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Art, Rebellion and Redemption

A Reading of the Novels of Chinua Achebe

by Romanus Muoneke (Author)
©1994 Others XII, 178 Pages
Series: American University Studies , Volume 5

Summary

This book defines the role of the literary artist in terms of redemption. Arguing that the artist has a social responsibility in society, it explores Achebe's role as a writer as demonstrated in his novels. The book is as fascinating as it is challenging, and offers new insights into our understanding of Achebe's novels.

Details

Pages
XII, 178
Year
1994
ISBN (Hardcover)
9780820420493
Language
English
Published
New York, Bern, Berlin, Frankfurt/M., Paris, Wien, 1994. XII, 178 pp.

Biographical notes

Romanus Muoneke (Author)

The Author: Romanus Okey Muoneke received his B.A. from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and after a brief period in Dublin, came to the United States where he received his Ph.D. in English from the University of Houston. He has taught in Nigeria, Ireland and the United States. At present, he teaches African literature at Texas Southern University in Houston.

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