{"product_id":"the-prophet-of-zongo-street-mohammed-naseehu-ali-9780060887506","title":"The Prophet of Zongo Street: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dazzling collection of stories, \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet of Zongo Street\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers to a world that seamlessly blends African folklore and myths with modernity. Set primarily on Zongo Street, a fictitious community in West Africa, the stories -- which are reminiscent of the works of Ben Okri and Amos Tutuola -- introduce us to wonderfully quirky characters and the most uproarious, poignant, and rawest moments of life. There's Kumi, the enigmatic title character who teaches a young boy to finally ask questions of his traditions. And as Ali moves his characters to America we meet Felix, who struggles with America's love of the exotic in \"Rachmaninov.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Prophet of Zongo Street\u003c\/em\u003e heralds a new voice and showcases Mohammed Naseehu Ali's extraordinary ability to craft stories that are both allegorical and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mohammed Naseehu Ali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0060887508\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780060887506\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harper Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.98h x 5.56w x 0.55d","brand":"Mohammed Naseehu Ali","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988780482815,"sku":"9780060887506","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8cd12ded-9869-48ed-8c5d-14812fb03ade.jpg?v=1683296351","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-prophet-of-zongo-street-mohammed-naseehu-ali-9780060887506","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}