Freitag, 22. März 2013

Chinua Achebe, Nigerian author, dies at 82

Chinua Achebe (born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, 16 November 1930 – 21 March 2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic. He was best known for his first novel and magnum opus Things Fall Apart (1958), which is the most widely read book in modern African literature.

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Novelist Chinua Achebe dies, aged 82
Nigerian author recognised for key role in developing African literature has died in Boston, where he was working as a professor
Alison Flood, The Guardian, 22 Marchj 2013

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