Themes in the concubine by elechi amadi

He has also published a verse play isiburu and ethics in. The concubine by elechi amadi is an interesting novel replete with several issues bothering on communal life, love, superstition, death, widowhood and fate. The concubine, 1966, 216 pages, elechi amadi, 0435905562. Rivalry, conflict and disunity are major themes, evidenced most. The concubine by elechi amadi, 1996, heinemann educational publishers edition, in english. Whereas segu focused on changes, the concubine, by elechi amadi, took a more timeless approach, focusing solely on the traditional religion of the igbo society and its effects. According to wikpedia, amadis novels are generally about african village life, customs, beliefs and religious practices, as they were before contact with the western world and this is certainly true of the concubine. Aug 22, 2016 elechi amadi refused to remove sexual allusions from his 1966 novel the concubine elechi amadi, who has died aged 82, was one of the founding generation of african novelists in english. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Nigeria pre colonial era like other novels, the concubine has many aspects of form that helps to present the themes intended by the artist, the following are some of these aspects of form. A story of customs and sheer human will against those those customs.

The concubine, by elechi amadi i read this fascinating novel for the africa reading challenge hosted by kinna reads. I read this fascinating novel for the africa reading challenge hosted by kinna reads. Overview of the novel the concubine by elechi amadi is a novel that revolves around the subject of marriage and effects of immortal forces in the activities and fate of human beings. The force of charms in elechi amadis the concubine and the. The concubine 1966 is one of his five novels, the others being the great ponds. He provides us with a peek into the ibgo way of life before western contact. These novels concern human destiny and the extent to which it can be changed. Elechi amadi is a notable nigerian author who writes in english. He left the army finally to work for the rivers state government, where he headed the ministry of education. Like amadi s other books, it centers on traditional values in african society. Sep 05, 2019 the concubine by elechi amadi, 1996, heinemann educational publishers edition, in english. Nigerian writer elechi amadi achieved international literary acclaim during the 1960s and 1970s for his novels depicting rural village life in west africa and its subsequent disintegration due to postcolonial political strife. The great ponds 1969, sunset in biafra 1973, the slave 1978 and estrangement 1986. Elechi amadi takes you to places that are both physical and abstract through the concubine.

The man and his work, recounts that achebe was the prefect of amadis. See all books authored by elechi amadi, including the concubine, and the great ponds african writers, and more on. A highly sophisticated, measured treatment of the fatal loves of a additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. Superstition is one of the main themes of the story. Elechi amadi, born may 12, 1934, aluu, near port harcourt, nigeriadied june 29, 2016, port harcourt, nigerian novelist and playwright best known for works that explore traditional life and the role of the supernatural in rural nigeria amadi, an ikwere ikwerre, ikwerri who wrote in english, studied physics and mathematics at government college, umuahia, and the university of ibadan. Although amadi never specifies that the characters in the concubine are igbo or ibo, they are supposed by critics to belong to igbo society. Apr 28, 2017 elechi amadi was born in 1934 in aluu near port harcourt in eastern nigeria.

The concubine is an african story written by elechi amadi, it is the tragic tale of beautiful, desirable and warm hearted ihuoma. The concubine 1966 is one of his five novels, the others being the great ponds, the slave, isiburu and estrangement. Elechi amadi books list of books by author elechi amadi. The title of this novel the concubine is neither ironical or. There is a flashback style for in the beginning of the novel is seen the incident of fighting between madume and ihouma,such incident is fall owed by the death of emenike, later on the author reveals the origin of. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. What are the themes and ideas in the concubine by elechi amadi. Plotting marriage and love in elechi amadis the concubine. At university college, ibadan he took a degree in physics and mathematics. Without explicit literary inspiration, the books theme is nevertheless driven by issues of decline and. Oral aesthetics and cultural distillates in elechi amadis. Elechi amadis the concubine, which is the subject of analysis in this text, is a classical example of supernatural prose form. Elechi amadi refused to remove sexual allusions from his 1966 novel the concubine elechi amadi, who has died aged 82, was one of the founding generation of african novelists in english.

Want to know our editors picks for the best books of the month. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ihuoma, a beautiful young widow, has the admiration of the entire community in which she lives, and especially of the hunter ekwueme. What are the plot and themes in the concubine by elechi amadi. Rivalry, conflict and disunity are major themes, evidenced most strikingly by the land wrangle between madume and emenike over a. He studied at the government college in umuahia, and like other major nigerian writers, he was educated at the university college of ibadan.

The concubine 1966, the great ponds 1969, and the slave 1978. The concubine by elechi amadi april 28, 2020 by unknown. Elechi amadi who writes with speed and sharpness and exhilarationa lovely and dignified picture of a society not only still ruled by the gods. What are the plot and themes in the concubine by elechi. The concubine by elechi amadi pdf book, the concubine. Elechi amadi, nigerian novelist and playwright best known for works that explore traditional life and the role of the supernatural in rural nigeria.

Nov 11, 2018 elechi amadi died on the 29 th of june, 2016. The force of charms in elechi amadis the concubine and. Elechi amadi was born in aluu near port harcourt, in the delta region of eastern nigeria, into an ibo family, representing a minority nation tribe, the ikwere. Elechi amadi the concubine download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The concubine novel wikipedia the concubine is the debut novel by nigerian writer elechi amadi originally published in 1966 as part of the heinemann african writers series. Synopsis a beautiful, virtuous woman unwittingly brings death and destruction to all men who desire her. Like amadis other books, it centers on traditional values in african society. His first novel, the concubine, received accolades for its vivid depictions of. But people knew he had great physical advantages over. The central theme of the story is mans potential to manipulate his or her own destiny versus the decree of the mystical cosmos employed through folklore, tradition. Using ihuoma as a tool for demonstrating such subject, the author revealed ihuoma the main character as a lady who possessed all the necessary qualities to enjoy marital life but to. The concubine by elechi amadi is part of the neinemann african writers series. Although these novels are very different, each author effectively shows the significant social, emotional, and physical effects of religion particularly on the lives of. Ihuoma, a beautiful young widow, has the admiration of the.

The central theme of the story is mans potential to manipulate his or her own destiny versus the decree of the mystical cosmos employed through folklore, tradition, and superstition this is a. Amadi will be best remembered for his 1966 novel, the concubine, a love story about marriage, culture and forbidden traditions. Elechi amadi the concubine download ebook pdf, epub. The novel was first published in 1966 after which the author published a number of other literary works. The lion and the jewel by wole soyinka analysis by. He is the author of the renowned trilogy of novels the concubine, the great ponds, the slave. The concubine by elechi amadi the concubine has its setting in west africa and was published in 1966. The book remains a recommended text in schools across the continent. He attended government college, umuahia, for his secondary education, and proceeded to the then university college, ibadan now university of ibadan where he took a bsc. Summary of the concubine by elechi amadi by samson mwita. Summary of the concubine by elechi amadi by samson. The concubine, elechi amadi, heinemann, 1966, 0435905562, 9780435905569, 216 pages.

The west african village novel with particular reference to elechi amadi s the concubine, george nyamndi, 1982, african fiction english, 241 pages. Elechi amadi was born near port harcourt in eastern nigeria in 1934. The concubine by elechi amadi is a novel that revolves around the subject of marriage and effects of immortal forces in the activities and fate of human beings. Aug 10, 2018 elechi amadi died on the 29 th of june, 2016. Jun 30, 2016 amadi will be best remembered for his 1966 novel, the concubine, a love story about marriage, culture and forbidden traditions. Amadi, an ikwere ikwerre, ikwerri who wrote in english, studied physics and mathematics at government college, umuahia, and the university of elechi amadi, nigerian novelist and playwright best known for works that explore traditional life and the role of the supernatural in rural nigeria. The concubineby elechi amadithe literary work a novel set in a remote nigerian village at an unspecified mythical time. The concubine paperback january 1, 1974 by elechi amadi author 4. Elechi amadi was a former member of the nigerian armed forces.

The concubine, by elechi amadi anz litlovers litblog. The concubine is a simple story, and yet somehow spellbinding. Amadi has a rare talent for building up his characters through realistic, naturally flowing conversations and has a sense of how people react to different situations. Elechi amadi was born on may, 12, 1934 in aluu near port harcourt, rivers state, nigeria.

Click download or read online button to get elechi amadi the concubine book now. In traditional african life, superstition has a significant influence on what people believe and how they live their lives. And his civil war diary, sunset in biafra, has been acclaimed. His debut work, written in english, was the concubine, and its 1966 publication brought him. After a period of land surveying and teaching he enlisted in the nigerian army.

It is a beautiful but sad story of rebellion and love. A novel set in a remote nigerian village at an unspecified mythical time. Jun 29, 2016 elechi amadi was born in aluu near port harcourt, in the delta region of eastern nigeria, into an ibo family, representing a minority nation tribe, the ikwere. Amadi, an ikwere ikwerre, ikwerri who wrote in english, studied physics and mathematics at government college, umuahia, and the university of. Elechi amadi was born in 1934 in aluu near port harcourt in eastern nigeria.

What are the themes and ideas in the concubine by elechi. The concubine by elechi amadi start your free trial. The concubine, volume 1966, part 2 elechi amadi snippet view 1966. Amadi is best regarded for his 1966 debut novel, the concubine, which has been called an outstanding work of pure fiction. Amadi is best regarded for his 1966 debut novel, the concubine, which has been called.

The preoccupation of elechi amadi while treating the theme of fetishes in the concubine 1966 and the great ponds 1982 was, clearly. Jan 16, 2011 the concubine has its setting in west africa and was published in 1966. Throughout these two novels, elechi amadi insisted on. Rivalry, conflict and disunity are major themes, evidenced most strikingly by the land wrangle between madume and emenike over a shifted boundary. A beautiful, virtuous woman unwittingly brings death and destruction to all men who desire. Theme of supernatural in the concubine by elechi amadi. The preoccupation of elechi amadi while treating the theme of fetishes in the concubine 1966 and the great ponds 1982 was, clearly bound to the geographical environment in which the author grew up, his cultural environment and the political events of the time, in this part of africa. Patricia mcfarland michelle smith art 101 october 2012 themes of art critical essay in the turkish bath painted by jeanauguste dominique ingres, is a glimpse into what the western world believes a harem to look like.

It tells the story of a beautiful woman, ihuoma, who is admired by all the men not only because she is beautiful but. Events in history at the time of the novelthe novel in focusfor more information source for information on the concubine. The most sought after maiden, who unknown to everyone including herself was never meant to marry a living mortal. From his first appearance as a novelist, with the concubine in 1966, elechi amadi established himself as a unique figure in african fiction. The concubine is a fictitious novel by nigerian author elechi amadi.

He was an author of plays and novels that are generally about african village life, customs, beliefs, and religious practices prior to contact with the western world. He was not alone in attempting to convey the daytoday texture of traditional, precolonial life in an african village. Oral aesthetics and cultural distillates in elechi amadis the concubine abstract. Amadi highlights the damaging effect that superstition can have on peoples lives, especially their health. Feb 02, 2019 elechi amadi who writes with speed and sharpness and exhilarationa lovely and dignified picture of a society not only still ruled by the gods. Chinua achebe s things fall apart had already done this, at least to an extent. With moving simplicity this first novel tells the story of ihuoma, good, respected, of great beauty and dignity, who brings suffering and death to all her lovers.

The inherent indebtedness of the african novel to the corpus of african oral forms and cultural resources as well as the western literary tradition has sometimes been unacknowledged and unappreciated. The concubine is the debut novel by nigerian writer elechi amadi originally published in 1966 as part of the heinemann african writers series set in a remote village in eastern nigeria, an area yet to be affected by european values and where society is orderly and predictable, the story concerns a woman of great beauty and dignity who inadvertently brings suffering and death to all her lovers. Elechi amadi 12 may 1934 29 june 2016 was a former member of the nigerian armed forces. Chance and deterministic irony in the novels of elechi amadi. The concubine has its setting in west africa and was published in 1966.