Description
Reviews
A powerful portrait of the poet as a rebel. Rigorously researched, breathless in its revelations, stylistically absorbing and often humorous, the biography is driven by the crucial insight that particular 'influences...conspired to shape [Okigbo's] life and poetry'...It is hoped that the recent paperback edition will place this invaluable work in the hands of the many readers thirsting for knowledge of Christopher Okigbo, gifted poet and fascinating man of action. * AFRICA BOOK LINK *
[This] chronicling of the forces that helped to shape Christopher Okigbo's life, his sensibility, and poetry is commendable. Hopefully, the biography will help to expand interest (both locally and internationally) in Okigbo and his work. * JOURNAL OF AFRICAN HISTORY *
An impressive work. The author comments that we so far have few biographies of African writers; and I doubt if there has been another of this thoroughness and care. [...] An exemplary work of scholarship, written with deep affection and without illusion. * AFRICAN LITERATURE TODAY 29 *
Nwakanma's authoritative biography of Christopher Okigbo makes an important contribution to our knowledge and understanding of Nigerian creative writing from 1960 onwards, but is also a fitting tribute to the man. There is no comparable critical or biographical study of Okigbo. [...] It is hugely well-informed and is an indispensable reference not only to the work of a fine poet [...] but also to the sometimes dangerous times in which he lived. * LUCAS BULLETIN *
One need go no further than this volume to learn what there is to know about Okigbo and his tragically shortened life and literary career. Those interested in supporting an international curriculum, whether or not they are directly involved with African literature, will want this volume. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *
Puts Okigbo in the context of African writing and politics, giving detailed descriptions of his personal and public life. * DAILY NATION (Nairobi) *
A powerful narrative of a brilliant, mischievous, wandering soul trying to find himself, and eventually doing so through the creative act of writing poetry. [...] But this book, for all, or maybe because of his craziness, shows why he is placed securely among the greats. * BUSINESS DAY LAGOS *
Book Information
ISBN 9781847011794
Author Obi Nwakanma
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint James Currey
Publisher James Currey
Weight(grams) 1g