The StillbornConsidered a milestone in African literature: this is the first novel from a woman writer with a Muslim background. It tells of a young woman's experiences in the recurring conflict between traditional and modern values in Africa today, reflecting the author's belief that women should strive to fulfil their potential. colleges and universities and is prescribed O level study for West African Examinations Council English papers. |
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