Okri, Ben
The Famished Road
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099929307
- author:
- Okri, Ben
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Famished Road by Ben Okri In the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria, a spirit child named Azaro is born into a world of poverty, ignorance and injustice. Yet, he awakens with a smile on his face, defying the expectations of those around him. As he navigates the complexities of life, Azaro must confront the tension between the land of the living and the temptations of the carefree kingdom of the spirits. Azaro's story is one of choice and belonging. Despite being drawn to a world of enchantment where suffering is unknown, he chooses to stay in the land of the living, where he can feel, endure, and love. This poignant tale explores the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on their own place in the world. With sustained imaginative writing, Ben Okri crafts a narrative that is both epic and intimate, rekindling a sense of wonder in all who read it.
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