The Village Witch Doctor and Other Stories
By Amos Tutuola
1990
First Published
3.35
Average Rating
107
Number of Pages
A collection of stories drawn from Yoruba legend and tradition, containing characters from folklore, archetypal figures from Yoruba society and the supernatural. Born in Nigeria, Amos Tutuola's other works include "The Palm Wine Drunkard." (Amazon)
Avg Rating
3.35
Number of Ratings
72
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Author
Amos Tutuola
Author · 14 books
Amos Tutuola (20 June 1920 – 8 June 1997) was a Nigerian writer famous for his books based in part on Yoruba folk-tales. Despite his short formal education, Tutuola wrote his novels in English. His writing's grammar often relies more on Yoruba orality than on standard English.
