num_pages: 224
description: This story of a young mother's struggles in 1950s Lagos is a powerful commentary on polygamy, patriarchy, and women's changing roles in urban Nigeria.
language: English
title: The Joys of Motherhood
titlecomplete: The Joys of Motherhood
characters: Nnu Ego
genres: Classics, Feminism, African Literature, Novels, Nigeria, Africa, Historical Fiction, Literature, Fiction, Womens
ratings_count: 6989
places: Nigeria, Lagos
publisher: Longman