On Things Fall Apart - African Literature

07/10/2024 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 16

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Episode Synopsis

Today's guest is Muwanguzi Daniel - an African literature enthusiast who has found comfort and truth in the words of many African writers.
In this episode, we delve into two of the many key themes namely colonialism and masculinity, aiming to grasp a deeper understanding of the award-winning novel.
Things Fall Apart has now sold over ten million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than fifty languages. Is it in your book list?
This episode does contain SPOILERS!!
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References:

Chinua Achebe interview (1964)
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe
A Grain of Wheat by Ngugi wa Thiong'o's
Season of Migration to The North by Tayeb Salih
The African Child by Camara Laye


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