{"product_id":"the-prophet-of-zongo-street","title":"The Prophet of Zongo Street","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e0 AED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e9780060887506\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dazzling collection of stories, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Prophet of Zongo Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Prophet of Zongo Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heralds a new voice and showcases Mohammed Naseehu Ali's extraordinary ability to craft stories that are both allegorical and unforgettable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Lower level H-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kutubna Cultural Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52713799516442,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5561\/7562\/files\/611kifQl_JL._SY522.jpg?v=1787073825","url":"https:\/\/www.kutubna.ae\/products\/the-prophet-of-zongo-street","provider":"Kutubna Cultural Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}