Collection
Genres
Status
Available
Description
Coromantin grandson of an African king Prince Oroonoko falls in love with Imoinda, the daughter of that king's top general. The king, too, falls in love with Imoinda. He gives Imoinda the sacred veil, thus commanding her to become one of his wives, even though she was already married to Oroonoko. After Imoinda unwillingly spends time in the king's harem, Oroonoko plans a tryst with the help of the sympathetic Onahal and Aboan.
Publication
New York : W.W. Norton, c1997.
ISBN
0393970140 / 9780393970142
Pages
xvi; 272
Language
Original language
English