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Book Synopsis: A dazzling memoir of an African childhood from Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian novelist, playwright, and poet Wole Soyinka. Aké: The Years of Childhood gives us the story of Soyinka's boyhood before and during World War II in a Yoruba village in western Nigeria called Aké. A relentlessly curious child who loved books and getting into trouble, Soyinka grew up on a parsonage compound, raised by Christian parents and by a grandfather who introduced him to Yoruba spiritual traditions. His vivid evocation of the colorful sights, sounds, and aromas of the world that shaped him is both lyrically beautiful and laced with humor and the sheer delight of a child's-eye view. A classic of African autobiography,nbsp;Aké is also a transcendantly timeless portrait of the mysteries of childhood.
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Discover the captivating memoir, Aké: The Years of Childhood, that takes you on a journey through the African experience of Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian novelist, playwright, and poet Wole Soyinka. Set in a Yoruba village in western Nigeria called Aké, this enchanting memoir transports you to a time before and during World War II.
Step into the shoes of a relentlessly curious child, as Soyinka shares his love for books and his mischievous adventures. Growing up on a parsonage compound, he was surrounded by the influence of his Christian parents and a wise grandfather, who introduced him to the fascinating world of Yoruba spiritual traditions.
Soyinka's words paint a vivid picture of the vibrant sights, mesmerizing sounds, and enticing aromas that shaped his world. Immerse yourself in the beauty of his lyrical narratives, filled with both humor and the sheer delight of a child's-eye view. Aké is a literary masterpiece that captures the essence of African autobiography and offers a timeless portrayal of the enigmatic wonders of childhood.
Experience the magic of Aké: The Years of Childhood and embark on a memorable journey that will transport you to a place filled with wonder, laughter, and the unfolding mysteries of life. Get your hands on this classic memoir today!
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