The Education of a British-Protected Child: Essays

ISBN: 0307473678

Author: Achebe, Chinua

Condition: New

From one of the greatest writers of the modern era, an intimate and essential collection of personal essays on home, identity, and colonialismChinua Achebes 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 Obamas elections-this charmingly personal, intellectually disciplined, and steadfastly wise collection is an indispensable addition to the remarkable Achebe oeuvre.