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A Man of the PeopleChinua Achebe

A Man of the People

Chinua Achebe

First published 1966Original language EN

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150
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about 3 h
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Part of a seriesAfrican Writers Series28 volumes
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A Man of the People is a novel by Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. Written as a satirical piece, A Man of the People follows the story told by Odili, a young and educated narrator, about his conflict with Chief Nanga, his former teacher, who enters a career in politics in an unnamed fictional 20th-century African country. Odili represents the changing younger generation, while Nanga represents the traditional West African customs inspired by Achebe's native Nigeria. The book ends with a military coup, similar to the real-life coup organized by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, Major Adewale Ademoyega, Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna, Captain Chris Anuforo, Major Donatus Okafor, and Major Humphrey Chukwuka.

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    People of the City1954Start here
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    Mission to Kala1957
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    Wand of Noble Wood1961
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    Zambia Shall Be Free1962
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    A Man of the People1966 · 23 ratingsThis book
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