The Joys of Motherhood
The AWS Classicsis a brand-new Heinemann series which offers a selection of the best-known works of African Literature originally published in the African Writers Series.With new introductions written for each title in the series, these classic novels are a must-read for anyone interested in African literature. The Joys of Motherhoodtells the moving story of Nnu Ego, a West African woman devoted to her children, giving them all her life - with the result that she finds herself friendless and alone in middle age. The Joys of Motherhoodis a powerful commentary on polygamy, patriarchy and women's changing roles in urban Nigeria. The fourth novel from the Nigerian-born writer, Buchi Emecheta, The Joys of Motherhoodis recognised as one of Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century in an initiative organised by the Zimbabwe International Book Fair. This edition includes an introduction by Dr. Elleke Boehmer, Professor of World Literature in English at Oxford University.