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The years of childhood vintage international by prof. His mother owned a shop in the nearby market and was respected political activist. The years of childhood, nigerian writer wole soyinka tells the story of the first eleven years of his life. Soyinka was the first black african to be awarded the nobel prize for literature. A kinwande oluwole babatunde soyinka was born on th july 1934, in a town ijebu isara, close to abeokuta in western nigeria which at that time was a british dominion, as second of six children of samuel ayodele soyinka and grace eniola soyinka. However, i was hoping for more autobiographical insights. It tells the story of soyinka s boyhood before and during world war ii in a yoruba village in western nigeria called ake, where the author spent the first 12 years of his life, before moving in 1946 to the government college in ibadan. His father is essay, headmaster of the local equivalent of an elementary school, a man who delights in arguing. Wole soyinka books list of books by author wole soyinka. Wole soyinka s most popular book is death and the kings horseman. The years of childhood is author wole soyinka s autobiographical account about events in his childhood between about and in the town of ake.

The years of childhood, was published in 1981 and followed by the companion. A dazzling memoir of an african childhood from nobel prizewinning nigerian novelist, playwright, and poet wole soyinka. Printed ibadan, nigeria where soyinka studied and taught. The years of childhood vintage international book online at best prices in india on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Son of a middle class christian family his father is a headmaster, the flavour of yoruba society is nonetheless vividly evoked throughout, whether its his pagan grandfather cutting his ankles in a coming of age ritual, his fathers ideas on bringing up his family to him, shoes on the feet of children was. The most profoundly symbolic moment in wole soyinkas childhood. A dazzling memoir of an african childhood from nobel prizewinning nigerian. A relentlessly curious child who loved books and getting into trouble, soyinka grew up on a parsonage compound, raised by christian parents and by a grandfather who introduced him to yoruba.

In 1986, soyinka became the first african to be awarded the nobel. Publication date 1983 topics soyinka, wole, authors, nigerian. The years of childhood by wole soyinka other books. The years of childhood is a memoir by nigerian writer wole soyinka that was. The years of childhood new edition by soyinda, wole isbn. Soyinka grows up as an inquisitive child in a church compound. He is regarded as one of the finest poetical playwrights and has been imprisoned countless times for his outspoken views on the nigerian government. Ake the years of childhood gives us the story of soyinkas boyhood before and during. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. The years of childhood gives us the story of soyinkas boyhood before. The years of childhood is author wole soyinka s autobiographical account about events in his childhood between about 1934 and 1945 in the town of ake in presentday nigeria. The years of childhood gives us the story of soyinka s boyhood before and during world war ii in a yoruba village in western nigeria called ake. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The years of childhood, set in the years just before world war ii, is a memoir by nigerian nobel laureate, wole soyinka, that was first published in 1981.

A relentlessly curious child who loved books and getting into trouble, soyinka grew up on a parsonage compound, raised by. When he was 4 years old, spurred by insatiable curiosity and the beat of a marching drum, wole soyinka slipped silently through the gate of his parents yard and. The interpreters by wole soyinka 6 editions first published in 1965 download daisy. Soyinkas rejection of the novel and embrace of autobiography. Wole soyinka was a bright, curious child and his account of his early childhood in the town of abeokuta in western nigeria is enchanting. The years of childhood by wole soyinka librarything. Nobel prize winning author wole soyinka recalls his early years in 30s40s nigeria. Years of childhood book online at best prices in india on. He writes with his adult voice, but maintains the childs perspective and understanding throughout, the one exception a nostalgic contrasting of. Film adaptation of wole soyinkas book ake on amazon. This is one of the bestknown plays by africas major dramatist, wole soyinka. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Soyinka s rich and evocative prose tells the tales of his schooldays and adventures, recollecting fears and dangers. A relentlessly curious child who loved books and getting into trouble, soyinka grew up on a parsonage compound.

Wole soyinka biography childhood, life achievements. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The final chapters of the book explore soyinkas role in a womens movement. Ake is an autobiography of wole soyinkas early life in nigeria.

Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Soyinka s father is a school headmaster, and his mother is a devoted christian who comes from a prominent tribal family. The years of childhood has some interesting depictions of nigeria in the late 1930 and early 40s from which a westerner can learn. The years of childhood by soyinka, wole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Synopsis the first volume of wole soyinka s acclaimed series of autobiographical works. His father was a teacher, his mother ran a shop and his extended family could be called middle class. Books by wole soyinka author of death and the kings. A dazzling memoir of an african childhood from nobel prizewinning nigerian no. Ake the years of childhood gives us the story of soyinka s boyhood before and during world war ii in a yoruba village in western nigeria called ake. Wole soyinka, in full akinwande olu wole soyinka, was born on july, 1934. And thats exactly what makes wole soyinka a literary icon. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The years of childhood by wole soyinka pdf download.

This vivid, exuberant book is the authors account of his childhood in colonial nigeria. The years of childhood gives us the story of soyinkas boyhood before and during world war ii in a yoruba village in western nigeria called ake. Wole soyinka the nigerian playwright, poet, and novelist recounts his first eleven years growing up under the influence of his parents, traditional yoruba customs, and christian missionaries. Ak the years of childhood gives us the story of soyinka s boyhood before and during world war ii in a yoruba village in western nigeria called ak. One of africas greatest writers, wole soyinka is the first african to be awarded the prestigious nobel prize in literature. A relentlessly curious child who loved books and getting into trouble, soyinka. The years of childhood first aventura edition by soyinka, wole isbn. It tells the story of soyinka s boyhood before and during amazon site. The years of childhood, which won a 1983 anisfieldwolf book award. The narrative moves effortlessly from very early recollections to the point at.