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They Died in the Game of Love

1 Jan 1960

They Died in the Game of Love exemplifies the quintessential form of Onitsha Market Literature. It includes advice and wise sayings, letter writing, warnings against women, a picture of a European couple, and a romance that ends (obviously) with the death of most of those involved. It all serves to “advise boys of our youth” and cautions readers to “Beware of Ladies mostly school ones otherwise they buy you cheap,” (pg.44)
onitsha market literature

Authors

Cyril Umunnah

Published in
Onitsha, Nigeria
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