'The Education of a British-Protected Child' by Chinua Achebe is a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of African literature, politics, history, and culture. Achebe provides personal insights and reflections on his life experiences, offering a nuanced perspective on Africa's past, present, and future. Through his eloquent and thought-provoking writing style, Achebe challenges established assumptions about Africa and confronts the reader with the complexities and richness of African heritage.
From The Publisher:
From one of the greatest writers of the modern era, an intimate and essential collection of personal essays on home, identity, and colonialism Chinua Achebe’s 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 Obama’s elections—this charmingly personal, intellectually disciplined, and steadfastly wise collection is an indispensable addition to the remarkable Achebe oeuvre.
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