Description
In this compelling novel set in contemporary Accra, Esi navigates the collision between tradition and modernity as her marriage to the conservative Oko crumbles under the weight of his disapproval of her professional ambitions. When she encounters the charming Ali, a new possibility for love and partnership emerges, yet their budding romance cannot escape the complex social, economic, and political realities that shape their world. Beneath its surface as a love story, Aidoo's 1991 novel functions as a sharp social critique of the challenges facing women in contemporary Ghanaian society, particularly those of the educated middle class. Through Esi's journey, the author masterfully reveals how personal relationships are inextricably bound to larger forces of tradition, gender expectations, and the struggle for women's autonomy. A sophisticated exploration of love, marriage, and female independence that transcends the romance genre to offer profound insights into the lives of modern African women.
Available Editions
paperback
The Feminist Press
Published Jan 1, 1993
208 pages
ISBN: 9781558610651
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First Published
1991
Language
eng
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