Bibliograph

The dilemma of a ghost ;, Anowa : two plays, Ama Ata Aidoo

Type

Label

The dilemma of a ghost ;, Anowa : two plays, Ama Ata Aidoo

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

dramas

Main title

The dilemma of a ghost ;

Oclc number

60282124

Responsibility statement

Ama Ata Aidoo

Series statement

Longman African writers

Sub title

Anowa : two plays

Summary

These two witty and perceptive social dramas are sympathetic and honest explorations of the conflicts between the individualism of westernized culture and the social traditions of AfricaDilemma of a Ghost. When Ato returns to Ghana from his studies in North America he brings with him a sophisticated black American wife. But their hopes of a happy marriage and of combining the "sweetness and loveliest things in Africa and America" are soon shown to have been built on an unstable foundationAnowa. Based on the old Ghanaian legend this is the story of a young women who decides, against her parents wishes, to marry the man she loves. After many trials and tribulations the couple amass a fortune, but Anowa realizes that something, somewhere is wrong

Table Of Contents

The dilemma of a ghost. Originally published: 1965 -- Anowa. Originally published: 1970

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Two plays

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