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Printed in the united states of america library of congress cataloginginpublication data tutuola, amos. The palmwine drinkard is a novel published in 1952 by the nigerian author amos tutuola. The palm wine drinkard and my life in the bush of ghosts amos. The palm wine drinkard by amos tutuola and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When amos tutuola s first novel, the palmwine drinkard, appeared in 1952, it aroused exceptional worldwide interest. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
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