Onyeama, Dillibe
A Black Boy at Eton (Black Britain: Writing Back)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241993811
- author:
- Onyeama, Dillibe
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A deeply personal and revelatory account of racism and alienation, A Black Boy at Eton is a searing memoir that explores the psychological effects of colonialism and prejudice. Written by Dillibe Onyeama at just 21 years old, this book tells the story of his experiences as one of the first black students to study at Eton in 1965.
Onyeama recounts his arrival at the prestigious institution, his reception by other boys and masters, and the punishments he endured. He also shares his own background as the son of a Nigerian judge at the International Court of Justice, and how this shaped his experiences at Eton. This is a powerful and thought-provoking book that sheds light on a dark period in British history.
Selected by Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo for the Black Britain: Writing Back series, A Black Boy at Eton is a groundbreaking work that rediscovers and celebrates pioneering books depicting black Britain. This title offers a unique perspective on racism and colonialism, making it an important read for anyone interested in history, social science, or black studies.
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