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A powerful political novel challenging corruption and greed.

This book is a must-read for those who crave thought-provoking stories that delve into the complexities of power and its consequences. Wole Soyinka's Season of Anomy not only captivates with its tragic love story and vivid depiction of an African nation's struggle for independence, but also serves as a profound critique of corruption and greed. Through the protagonist's journey to find his missing wife, the novel explores the clash between idealism and the harsh realities of a war-scarred landscape. This is a compelling tale that will leave readers pondering the depths of human desire for power and the devastating consequences it can bring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780593467190

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From the first Black winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and one of our fiercest political activists--this political novel about the dangers of corruption, greed, and the desire for power is the follow-up to his acclaimed debut novel The Interpreters.An African nation's struggle for independence is interwoven with a tragic love story in this compelling novel. When Ofeyi, who writes advertising jingles for the Cocoa Corporation, is sent on a promotional tour of his unnamed country, he arrives at a coastal village whose remote location has long kept it insulated from the corrupt national government. Here Ofeyi discovers a traditional way of life that is still flourishing and he is inspired to spread its life-affirming values to his suffering country. But challenging the forces of greed and exploitation provokes a horrific response, and when Ofeyi's beloved wife goes missing, he must travel across a war-scarred landscape in search of her. Infusing the myth of Orpheus with his signature lyricism and moral profundity, Soyinka creates a dazzling story about the clash between idealism and reality.


Author: Wole Soyinka
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Date: 2021
 

A powerful political novel challenging corruption and greed.

This book is a must-read for those who crave thought-provoking stories that delve into the complexities of power and its consequences. Wole Soyinka's Season of Anomy not only captivates with its tragic love story and vivid depiction of an African nation's struggle for independence, but also serves as a profound critique of corruption and greed. Through the protagonist's journey to find his missing wife, the novel explores the clash between idealism and the harsh realities of a war-scarred landscape. This is a compelling tale that will leave readers pondering the depths of human desire for power and the devastating consequences it can bring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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