The Looming Fog
The Looming Fog is the 2006 debut novel by the Nigerian writer, Rosemary Esehagu.[1] The story follows the life of an intersex child as they struggle to live in a pre-colonial village in Nigeria that considers the anomaly an abomination.[2]
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| Author | Rosemary Esehagu |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Sean Michael Chavez |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary Fiction |
| Publisher | Oge Creations Books |
Publication date | June 15, 2006 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 288 (paperback edition) |
| ISBN | 1-933496-00-2 (paperback edition) |
| OCLC | 61476960 |
| 813/.6 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3605.S44 L66 2006 |
Through this nameless protagonist and narrator, one becomes aware of other members of this small society, including the second main character, Kayinne, who is the only surviving child of an elderly couple. She must battle with her society concerning her desire to become a healer — a major taboo for a woman in Nigerian society.
References
- "Rosemary Esehagu, Author at AfricanWriter.com". AfricanWriter.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- "The Looming Fog". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
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