Iska |
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| Author:
| Ekwensi, Cyprian |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59221-181-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
| Publisher: | Africa World Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Iska is the story of Filia Enu, a beautiful young,Nigerian girl who comes from an unsophisticated,background. After her father's death, she moves to,Lagos and into its ""smart"" literary and political,world. Filia becomes a model and attracts the,attention of an unscrupulous politician and,journalist of somewhat lightweight ideals.,conflict ensues. Regarded as Nigeria's most,experienced and popular novelist, Ekwenski uses,this story as a vehicle to capture the mood and,atmosphere of...
More DescriptionIska is the story of Filia Enu, a beautiful young,Nigerian girl who comes from an unsophisticated,background. After her father's death, she moves to,Lagos and into its ""smart"" literary and political,world. Filia becomes a model and attracts the,attention of an unscrupulous politician and,journalist of somewhat lightweight ideals.,conflict ensues. Regarded as Nigeria's most,experienced and popular novelist, Ekwenski uses,this story as a vehicle to capture the mood and,atmosphere of this vast country.