by NegaMezlekia (Author)
Nega Mezlekia is a new and exciting talent. His first novel is both magical and lyrical, set in a timeless vision of Africa, it is steeped in folklore and mythology. The ethnic, religious and class struggles of pre-colonial Africa form a vivid backdrop to a story of forbidden love between a slave and his mistress.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 01 May 2003
ISBN 10: 0753816865
ISBN 13: 9780753816868
Book Overview: The first novel by a wonderful writer - in the style of Amy Tan, Isabel Allende and Gabriel Garcia Marquez Notes from the Hyena's Belly was a New York Times Editor's Choice and won the Governor General's Award for non-fiction Rights to The God Who Begat a Jackal have already been sold to seven countries 'One part romance, one part foray into feudal society and one part search for spiritual redemption, The God Who Begat a Jackal is a unique historical novel. The backdrop for this story, which is set in medieval Ethiopia, is both distinctive and refreshing...This is a great diversion into a truly enchanting world. Complete with great battles and characters with fantastic powers, it is a legend that will restore one's love for the whimsical' The Times
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