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Lonely Days (novel)
2006 novel by Bayo Adebowale
| Author | Bayo Adebowale |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
Publication date | January 1,2006 |
| Publication place | Nigeria |
| Pages | 141 |
Lonely Days is a 2006 novel written by a Nigerian writer Bayo Adebowale.[1] Set in the southwestern part of Nigeria, the novel centers on the plight of widowhood experienced by Nigerian women.
The central character, Yaremi, becomes a widow after the sudden death of her husband, Ajumobi ,who was a powerful hunter.[2][3]
Characters
- Yaremi: The major character in the book, wife of Ajumobi and mother to Alani, and his two sisters
- Ajumobi: Husband to Yaremi, a powerful hunter who died suddenly
- Woye: Grand child of Yaremi
- Radeke, Dedewe and Fayoyin: widows and friends to Yaremi
Themes
Lonely Days explores the themes of loneliness, widowhood, tradition and customs, and women's inheritance in Nigeria.
References
Further reading
- Ladapo, Foloru
