Efuru

Synopsis

Efuru is the debut novel by Flora Nwapa, which was published in 1966 as number 26 in Heinemann's African Writers Series, making it the first book written by a Nigerian woman, or any sub-Saharan African woman, to be published internationally. The novel is about Efuru, an Igbo woman who lives in a small village in colonial West Africa. Throughout the story, Efuru wishes to be a mother, though she is an independent-minded woman and respected for her trading ability. The book is rich in portrayals of the Igbo culture and of different scenarios, which have led to its current status as a feminist and cultural work.

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Details

Type

Book

Release date

January 1, 1966

Genres

fiction literature

Created by

Flora Nwapa

Pages

221

Countries

Nigeria