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Tanure Ojaide

    Tanure Ojaide est un poète et écrivain nigérian célébré, distingué par sa vision stylistique unique et sa critique intense de l'impérialisme et de la religion. Son écriture aborde des thèmes complexes avec une profondeur intellectuelle et une urgence notables. Les œuvres d'Ojaide explorent les questions sociales et politiques avec une ferveur passionnée. Sa voix littéraire offre aux lecteurs des perspectives provocatrices sur le monde.

    History and Its True Colors
    Narrow Escapes
    • Narrow Escapes

      • 264pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      The collection offers an emotional and spiritual exploration of the coronavirus pandemic through over 200 poems. It chronicles the journey from the outbreak to the second wave, capturing the fear and uncertainty that permeated daily life. The poet presents the virus as a universal equalizer, transcending boundaries of class, race, and nationality. Through diary-like reflections, the work encourages readers to embrace compassion and sensitivity, while also highlighting the interconnectedness of human and nonhuman experiences in a tumultuous world.

      Narrow Escapes
    • History and Its True Colors

      Poems

      • 158pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Exploring the interconnectedness of history and personal identity, this poetry collection reflects on creativity, relationships, and societal themes. Through nine unique movements, it memorializes the African past while highlighting its ongoing influence on contemporary experiences. The poems delve into the poet's internal and external journeys, emphasizing that the past remains intertwined with the present, shaping future narratives.

      History and Its True Colors