{"product_id":"9780060887506","title":"Prophet of Zongo Street: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dazzling collection of stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Prophet of Zongo Street\u003c\/i\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\u003ci\u003eThe Prophet of Zongo Street\u003c\/i\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47007907217648,"sku":"9780060887506","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780060887506_p0.jpg?v=1763767469","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780060887506","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}