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Collected Poems

By Chinua Achebe

By Chinua Achebe

By Chinua Achebe

By Chinua Achebe

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Paperback $14.00

Aug 10, 2004 | ISBN 9781400076581

Ebook $10.99

Jan 16, 2009 | ISBN 9780307517913

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    About Collected Poems

    “The father of African literature in the English language and undoubtedly one of the most important writers of the second half of the twentieth century.” –Caryl Phillips, The Observer

    Chinua Achebe’s award-winning poems are marked by a subtle richness and the political acuity and moral vision that are a signature of all of his work. Focused and powerful, and suffused with wisdom and compassion, Collected Poems is further evidence of this great writer’s sublime gifts and it is an essential part of the oeuvre of a giant of world literature.

    About Collected Poems

    A collection of poetry spanning the full range of the African-born author’s acclaimed career has been updated to include seven never-before-published works, as well as much of his early poetry that explores such themes as the African consciousness, the tragedy of Biafra, and the mysteries of human relationships.

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    About Chinua Achebe

    Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. His first novel, Things Falls Apart, became a classic of international literature and required reading for students worldwide. He also authored four subsequent novels, two short-story collections, and numerous other books. He was the… More about Chinua Achebe

    About Chinua Achebe

    Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. His first novel, Things Falls Apart, became a classic of international literature and required reading for students worldwide. He also authored four subsequent novels, two short-story collections, and numerous other books. He was the… More about Chinua Achebe

    Product Details

    Category: Poetry | Literary Collections

    Paperback | $14.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Aug 10, 2004 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9781400076581

    Category: Poetry | Literary Collections

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Jan 16, 2009 | 96 Pages | ISBN 9780307517913

    Praise

    “A magical writer—one of the greatest of the twentieth century.” —Margaret Atwood

    “The father of African literature in the English language and undoubtedly one of the most important writers of the second half of the 20th century.” —Caryl Phillips, The Observer

    “Chinua Achebe is gloriously gifted with the magic of an ebullient, generous, great talent.” —Nadine Gordimer

    Awards

    Man Booker International Prize WINNER 2007

    New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age WINNER

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