"As far as modern Nigerian literature goes, I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body is undoubtedly one of the finest. It does not shy away from examining gendered violence and vulnerability, but at the same time, it appreciates the mercies of resilience, ritual, and solidarity." - The Moveee
"Every work in Mustapha Enesi's collection dazzles with the immediacy and flair of a natural storyteller. Both deft and enlightened, they reveal the cycle of life and death through the lives of women. Brilliantly interlaced stories of resilience, invention, and linguistic verve." - Catherine McNamara
Mustapha Enesi explores the lives of Nigerian women: their struggles, resilience, and the societal pressures that shape their existence. From the fiercely independent Simbi battling a life-altering diagnosis while confronting community expectations, to the ageing Mrs. Silifa grappling with an unexpected pregnancy and a complex relationship with a younger man, these stories paint a rich imagery of womanhood.
Experience the quiet desperation of a woman losing her memory and reliving past traumas, the hidden sorrows of a mother whose palm-reading gift comes at a profound personal cost, and the journey of Immaculate seeking freedom and purpose beyond the confines of a religious institution. Through these 12 stories that touch on themes of loss, societal judgment, and the relentless search for happiness, Enesi crafts a compelling and deeply human portrait of women striving to define themselves amidst the complexities of Nigerian life.
"As far as modern Nigerian literature goes, I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body is undoubtedly one of the finest. It does not shy away from examining gendered violence and vulnerability, but at the same time, it appreciates the mercies of resilience, ritual, and solidarity." - The Moveee
"Every work in Mustapha Enesi's collection dazzles with the immediacy and flair of a natural storyteller. Both deft and enlightened, they reveal the cycle of life and death through the lives of women. Brilliantly interlaced stories of resilience, invention, and linguistic verve." - Catherine McNamara
Mustapha Enesi explores the lives of Nigerian women: their struggles, resilience, and the societal pressures that shape their existence. From the fiercely independent Simbi battling a life-altering diagnosis while confronting community expectations, to the ageing Mrs. Silifa grappling with an unexpected pregnancy and a complex relationship with a younger man, these stories paint a rich imagery of womanhood.
Experience the quiet desperation of a woman losing her memory and reliving past traumas, the hidden sorrows of a mother whose palm-reading gift comes at a profound personal cost, and the journey of Immaculate seeking freedom and purpose beyond the confines of a religious institution. Through these 12 stories that touch on themes of loss, societal judgment, and the relentless search for happiness, Enesi crafts a compelling and deeply human portrait of women striving to define themselves amidst the complexities of Nigerian life.
I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body
196
I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body
196Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789786953960 |
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| Publisher: | Witsprouts Books |
| Publication date: | 09/01/2025 |
| Pages: | 196 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.45(d) |