Description
Discover the profound journey in 'The Famished Road' – an unabridged audio book on MP3 that captivates your senses. This award-winning tale by Ben Okri introduces us to Azaro, an abiku, or spirit child, who navigates the complexities of life and the spirit world through the lens of poverty, love, and resilience. Immerse yourself in this enchanting story where Azaro, despite the trials of the living, chooses to embrace existence with a radiant smile. His heartfelt adventures unfold against the backdrop of Nigeria's rich Yoruba traditions, exploring themes of identity, survival, and the metaphysical bridge between life and death. The narrative effortlessly weaves together the threads of political struggles and personal hardship, all while inviting you to ponder the nature of reality itself. Perfect for literature lovers and fans of thought-provoking narratives, this brand-new MP3 format audio book offers an immersive listening experience, allowing you to enjoy this literary masterpiece on the go. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Your copy will arrive within 15 days, letting you dive into this unforgettable tale without delay. Get ready to explore 'The Famished Road' and experience storytelling like never before.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655651284
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
He is born into a world of poverty, ignorance and injustice, but Azaro awakens with a smile on his face. Despite belonging to a spirit world made of enchantment, where there is no suffering, Azaro chooses to stay in the land of the Living: to feel it, endure it, know it and love it. This is his story.
Azaro, is an abiku, a spirit child, who in the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria exists between life and death. The life he foresees for himself and the tale he tells is full of sadness and tragedy, but inexplicably he is born smiling. Nearly called back to the land of the dead, he is resurrected. But in their efforts to save their child, Azaro's loving parents are made destitute. In this Man Booker Prize winning story, the tension between the land of the living, with its violence and political struggles, and the temptations of the carefree kingdom of the spirits propels a latter-day Lazarus's tale.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655651284
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
He is born into a world of poverty, ignorance and injustice, but Azaro awakens with a smile on his face. Despite belonging to a spirit world made of enchantment, where there is no suffering, Azaro chooses to stay in the land of the Living: to feel it, endure it, know it and love it. This is his story.
Azaro, is an abiku, a spirit child, who in the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria exists between life and death. The life he foresees for himself and the tale he tells is full of sadness and tragedy, but inexplicably he is born smiling. Nearly called back to the land of the dead, he is resurrected. But in their efforts to save their child, Azaro's loving parents are made destitute. In this Man Booker Prize winning story, the tension between the land of the living, with its violence and political struggles, and the temptations of the carefree kingdom of the spirits propels a latter-day Lazarus's tale.