The Education of a British-Protected Child book by Chinua Achebe
By Chinua AchebeThe Education of a British-Protected Child book by Chinua Achebe
From one of the greatest writers of the modern era, an intimate and essential collection of personal essays on home, identity, and colonialism Chinua Achebe’s characteristically eloquent and nuanced voice is everywhere present in these seventeen beautifully written pieces. From a vivid portrait of growing up in colonial Nigeria to considerations on the African-American Diaspora, from a glimpse into his extraordinary family life and his thoughts on the potent symbolism of President Obama’s elections—this charmingly personal, intellectually disciplined, and steadfastly wise collection is an indispensable addition to the remarkable Achebe oeuvre.
Book details
- Paperback
- 172 pages
- English
- 0307473678
- 9780307473677
About Chinua Achebe
chinua achebe was a novelist, poet, professor at brown university and critic. he is best known for his first novel, things fall apart (1958), which is the Read More about Chinua Achebe
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