African Novelist Chinua Achebe Dies | Drudge Retort

Friday, March 22, 2013

African Novelist Chinua Achebe Dies

Chinua Achebe, the Nigerian novelist seen by millions as the father of African literature, has died at the age of 82. African papers were reporting his death following an illness and hospital stay in Boston. "Chinua Achebe is the greatest of African writers and we are all desolate to hear of his death," said Simon Winder, publishing director at Penguin.

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I read his book things fall apart and had never identified so strongly with an anti-hero.

I hope there's a better place awaiting Mr. Achebe.

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You got me on that one Tor. I'll have look up his books on my kindle when I get home.

#1 | Posted by donnerboy at 2013-03-22 08:17 PM | Reply | Flag:

Things Fall Apart is a good read. Short and to the point.

#2 | Posted by snoofy at 2013-03-22 08:35 PM | Reply | Flag:

"I read his book things fall apart and had never identified so strongly with an anti-hero"

Oh great - a Private Manning book.

#3 | Posted by dean_buvia at 2013-03-23 12:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

the father of African literature

That's kinda like being the Tab Hunter of Tibetan film......

#4 | Posted by Jak_Se_Mao at 2013-03-23 02:09 AM | Reply | Flag:

@ DEAN_BUVIA

Come to think of it the hero was very traditional and hard working.

#5 | Posted by Tor at 2013-03-23 02:14 AM | Reply | Flag:

4: Tryin' to take 101's place?

#6 | Posted by pragmatist at 2013-03-23 01:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

Only 6 comments on the life of this amazing author? "things fall apart, the center cannot hold"

#7 | Posted by TwoCents at 2013-03-24 02:44 AM | Reply | Flag:

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