Description
Buchi Emecheta's seminal novel, "The Joys of Motherhood," offers a poignant and unflinching look at the complex realities of womanhood and motherhood in 20th-century Nigeria. The story follows Nnu Ego, a woman whose life is defined by the traditional expectations placed upon her as a wife and mother, navigating societal pressures and personal sacrifices. Through her experiences, the novel critically examines the often-unseen burdens carried by women, challenging the idealized notion of motherhood and revealing its profound personal costs. Emecheta's powerful narrative explores themes of tradition versus modernity, female agency, and the enduring strength of women in the face of immense adversity.
Available Editions
paperback
Heinemann Educational Publishers
Published Dec 15, 1988
308 pages
ISBN: 9780435906856
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Details
First Published
1979
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta.