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Literary Fiction· Nigeria

The Famished Road

by Ben Okri
Aggregate Editorial Score74/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1991504 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Famished Road by Ben Okri is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1991. Azaro, a spirit child caught between the world of the living and the world of the dead, grows up in a poverty-stricken Nigerian neighbourhood during the country's post-independence struggles. Okri's Booker Prize-winning novel draws on Yoruba mythology and Nigerian oral tradition to create a luminous work of magical realism. It established Okri as one of Africa's most important literary voices. Themes of spirit world, poverty, Nigerian independence run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1991.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Famished Road about?

Azaro, a spirit child caught between the world of the living and the world of the dead, grows up in a poverty-stricken Nigerian neighbourhood during the country's post-independence struggles. Okri's Booker Prize-winning novel draws on Yoruba mythology and Nigerian oral tradition to create a luminous work of magical realism. It established Okri as one of Africa's most important literary voices.

Who wrote The Famished Road?

The Famished Road was written by Ben Okri, from Nigeria. First published in 1991.

What awards has The Famished Road won?

The Famished Road has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1991.

Is The Famished Road worth reading?

The Famished Road is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 65/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in spirit world, poverty, Nigerian independence.