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A Man of the People

African Writers Series Available online

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Achebe, Chinua
Maier, Karl
Series:
Penguin Classics
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Political fiction.
Nigerian fiction.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (139 p.)
Edition:
New Edition
Place of Publication:
Penguin Classics
Summary:
As Minister for Culture, the Honourable M. A. Nanga is 'a man of the people', as cynical as he is charming, and a roguish opportunist. At first, the contrast between Nanga and Odili, a former pupil who is visiting the ministry, appears huge. But in the 'eat-and-let-eat' atmosphere, Odili's idealism soon collides with his lusts - and the two men's personal and political tauntings threaten to send their country into chaos. Published, prophetically, just days before Nigeria's first attempted coup in 1966, A Man of the People is an essential part of his body of work dealing with modern African history.
Notes:
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ISBN:
0-14-139400-5

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