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Aug 10, 2004 | ISBN 9781400076581 Buy
Jan 16, 2009 | ISBN 9780307517913 Buy
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Aug 10, 2004 | ISBN 9781400076581
Jan 16, 2009 | ISBN 9780307517913
“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 ObserverChinua 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.
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.
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
“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
Man Booker International Prize WINNER 2007
New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age WINNER
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