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      The Prophet of Zongo Street

      by Mohammed Naseehu Ali
      Published
      Aug 2005
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
      Pages
      224
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      A dazzling collection of stories, The Prophet of Zongo Street takes readers to a world that seamlessly blends African folklore and myths with modernity. Set primarily on Zongo Street, a fictitious community in West Africa, the stories -- which are reminiscent of the works of Ben Okri and Amos Tutuola -- introduce us to wonderfully quirky characters and the most uproarious, poignant, and rawest moments of life. There's Kumi, the enigmatic title character who teaches a young boy to finally ask questions of his traditions. And as Ali moves his characters to America we meet Felix, who struggles with America's love of the exotic in "Rachmaninov."

      The Prophet of Zongo Street heralds a new voice and showcases Mohammed Naseehu Ali's extraordinary ability to craft stories that are both allegorical and unforgettable.

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      Jan 2006 Amistad ISBN13 9780060887506 ISBN10 0060887508
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      First Edition Jan 2005 Amistad ISBN13 9780060523541 ISBN10 0060523549
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      Jan 2009 HarperCollins ISBN10 B001QIGZO0
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      Jan 2009 Harper ISBN13 9780061977046 ISBN10 0061977047
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