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The Joys of Motherhood

The Joys of Motherhood

A Novel
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
230
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

This story of a young mother's struggles in 1950s
Lagos is a powerful commentary on polygamy, patriarchy, and women's changing roles in urban
Nigeria.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

SadMelancholicThought-ProvokingEmotional
Family SagaComing of Age
Writing3.0Impact5.0Characters5.0Plot4.0Atmosphere5.0

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

Authors

B
B. Emecheta

B. Emecheta wrote the memorable novels Naira Power and The Joys of Motherhood. Her books often look at family life and societal challenges with a straightforward style. She is a writer many readers enjoy.

B
Buchi Emecheta

Florence Onye Buchi Emecheta, born 1944 in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Characters

All characters in The Joys of Motherhood

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