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The Education Of A Britishprotected Child: Essays
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From The Celebrated Author Of Things Fall Apart And Winner Of The Man Booker International Prize Comes A New Collection Of Autobiographical Essayshis First New Book In More Than Twenty Years.Chinua Achebes Characteristically Measured And Nuanced Voice Is Everywhere Present In These Seventeen Beautifully Written Pieces. In A Preface, He Discusses His Historic Visit To His Nigerian Homeland On The Occasion Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Publication Of Things Fall Apart, The Story Of His Tragic Car Accident Nearly Twenty Years Ago, And The Potent Symbolism Of President Obamas Election. In The Education Of A Britishprotected Child, Achebe Gives Us A Vivid Portrait Of Growing Up In Colonial Nigeria And Inhabiting Its Middle Ground, Recalling Both His Happy Memories Of Reading Novels In Secondary School And The Harsher Truths Of Colonial Rule. In Spelling Our Proper Name, Achebe Considers The Africanamerican Diaspora, Meeting And Reading Langston Hughes And James Baldwin, And Learning What It Means Not To Know From Whence He Came. The Complex Politics And History Of Africa Figure In What Is Nigeria To Me?, Africas Tarnished Name, And Politics And Politicians Of Language In African Literature. And Achebes Extraordinary Family Life Comes Into View In My Dad And Me And My Daughters, Where We Observe The Effect Of Christian Missionaries On His Father And Witness The Culture Shock Of Raising Brown Children In America.Charmingly Personal, Intellectually Disciplined, And Steadfastly Wise, The Education Of A Britishprotected Child Is An Indispensable Addition To The Remarkable Achebe Oeuvre.
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- Q: What is 'The Education of a British-Protected Child' about? A: This book is a collection of autobiographical essays by Chinua Achebe, reflecting on his experiences growing up in colonial Nigeria, his views on African identity, and the impact of historical events on his life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Chinua Achebe, a renowned Nigerian writer known for his influential works, including 'Things Fall Apart'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 6, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 172 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in African literature? A: Yes, it is highly suitable as it explores themes relevant to African literature, colonialism, and identity.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First American Edition of the book.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the essays? A: Major themes include colonialism, identity, cultural conflict, and the influence of historical events on personal and societal development.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, 'The Education of a British-Protected Child' is a standalone collection of essays.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as Very Good.