The Bride Price [Hardcover] Emecheta, Buchi

Description

1976 edition with same cover art as pictured. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Inside cover has some scribbles in crayon but pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-read copy of Buchi Emecheta’s groundbreaking novel “The Bride Price” offers a fascinating window into the life and struggles of a young Nigerian woman in the mid-20th century. Published in 1976, at the height of Emecheta’s prolific career, the book sheds light on the complex gender dynamics and cultural traditions of her native Igbo community.

As a former library book, this edition bears the marks of its well-traveled journey, from the library labels and stamps to the crayon scribbles on the inside cover, perhaps left by a young reader captivated by Emecheta’s vivid storytelling. Despite its wear and tear, the sturdy hardcover binding and clean pages ensure that the powerful narrative remains intact, ready to transport new readers into the rich tapestry of Nigerian life.

Collectors and admirers of Emecheta’s work will appreciate this tangible piece of literary history, a survivor that has weathered the years while preserving the author’s unflinching exploration of themes like arranged marriage, domestic abuse, and the resilience of the human spirit. More than just a novel, “The Bride Price” stands as a poignant testament to the struggles and triumphs of women in a rapidly changing world.