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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories and nonfiction. She was described in The Times Literary Supplement as 'the most prominent' of a new 'generation of African writers who are attracting a new global readership'.

6
Books
48
Years Active
2
Awards
32h
Reading Time

๐Ÿ“‹ Author Details

Years Active: 1977 - Present
Nationality: Nigerian
Total Books: 6
First Published: 2003
Best-Selling Book: Americanah

๐Ÿ“š Notable Works

โœ๏ธ Writing Style & Analysis

Elegant prose with political awareness and cultural authenticity

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

๐ŸŽจ Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Nigerian civil war Immigration and identity Feminism and gender Race and cultural identity Postcolonialism African diaspora

Literary Influences

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

๐Ÿ† Orange Prize for Fiction
๐Ÿ† National Book Critics Circle Award

๐Ÿ“– Where to Start Reading

๐ŸŸข Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Americanah

๐Ÿ”ต Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Americanah

๐ŸŸฃ Advanced

For devoted fans:

Purple Hibiscus

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๐Ÿ”— External Resources

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