{"product_id":"9781804177976-african-ghost-short-stories","title":"Flame Tree Publishing - African Ghost Short Stories - Hardcover","description":"Binding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nDescription: Following the hugely successful Black Sci - Fri Short Stories and Asian Ghost Short Stories comes this deluxe edition of new African writing and tales rooted in ancient culture. This collection explores the deep - seated supernatural element in African storytelling whether reaching back to the spirits ancestors and ogres of folklore or the vibrantly modern ghosts of today's African horror. New and contemporary stories complement poignant folktales such as The Story of Takane from Lesotho and The Disobedient Daughter Who Married a Skull from Nigeria. With a foreword by award - winning Nigerian - British writer Nuzo Onoh an introduction by Prof. Divine Che Neba and invaluable editorial support from writer and editor Chinelo Onwualu this latest offering in the Flame Tree Gothic fantasy series delves into the fascinating heritage of African ghostly lore and literature while allowing it to be reclaimed and retold by contemporary African voices. New contemporary and notable writers featured are: Oluwaseyi Adebola Fikay mi Adeniyi Michael Agugom Eugen Bacon Florence Adongo Bull Tara Campbell Rutendo Chichaya Rutendo Chidzodzo Mwenya S. Chikwa Bekwele Chuku Melody Cooper Dilman Dila Carol B. Duncan Naomi Eselojor Stanley Gazemba Gabrielle Emem Harry Mary Ann Ifeanacho Achalugo Chioma Ilozumba Amanda Ilozumba Lucky Grace Isingizwe Osahon Ize - Iyamu B. T. Karuma Kay Mabasa Christopher Mlalazi Keletso Mopai Tariro Ndoro Uchechukwu Nwaka Ebere Obua Eugene Odogwu Okwiri Oduor Ivana Akotowaa Ofori Tobi Ogundiran Suyi Davies Okungbowa Makena Onjerika Hannah Onoguwe Ephraim N. Orji Anjali Patel Peter K. Rothe Nisi Shawl Makhosi Sthembi Tlotlo Tsamaase Chisom Umeh and Franka Zeph. These appear alongside classic work by Amos Tutuola and Thomas Mofolo as well as folktales from around Africa. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense supernatural science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: African Ghost Short Stories\u003cbr\u003e\nBrand: Flame Tree Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\nBarcode: 9781804177976\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 432 Pages, 25 Line Drawings, Black And White\u003cbr\u003e\nPublication Date: 5\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: Gothic Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory: Short Stories","brand":"Flame Tree Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49624516034865,"sku":"IN-G-9781804177976","price":23.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/6759\/9594\/files\/9781804177976.jpg?v=1724944903","url":"https:\/\/bookdelivered.com\/products\/9781804177976-african-ghost-short-stories","provider":"Book Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}