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The Price of Freedom
Historical Fiction· Namibia

The Price of Freedom

by Julius Chingono
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1991English
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About This Book

Julius Chingono's The Price of Freedom (1991) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Set against the backdrop of Namibia's struggle for independence, this novel explores the personal and political conflicts faced by its characters. It provides insight into the complexities of liberation movements and the impact of colonialism. The narrative is both a historical account and a deeply personal story of courage and sacrifice. Themes of independence, colonialism, sacrifice run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorJulius Chingono
Published1991
Country of Origin🇳🇦 Namibia
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇳🇦 Namibia

This book is part of Namibia's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Julius Chingono published The Price of Freedom in 1991, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of historical fiction from Namibia. The book's treatment of independence, colonialism, sacrifice, courage accounts for much of its enduring reputation. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 0 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes The Price of Freedom is how it handles its central concerns — independence, colonialism, sacrifice, courage — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Julius Chingono's role in the literature of Namibia is well established. The Price of Freedom can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from multiple independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Julius Chingono is a Namibia author whose work in historical fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Price of Freedom about?

Set against the backdrop of Namibia's struggle for independence, this novel explores the personal and political conflicts faced by its characters. It provides insight into the complexities of liberation movements and the impact of colonialism. The narrative is both a historical account and a deeply personal story of courage and sacrifice.

Who wrote The Price of Freedom?

The Price of Freedom was written by Julius Chingono, from Namibia. First published in 1991.

What awards has The Price of Freedom won?

The Price of Freedom has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Price of Freedom worth reading?

The Price of Freedom is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in independence, colonialism, sacrifice.

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What category is The Price of Freedom?

The Price of Freedom is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is The Price of Freedom from?

The Price of Freedom originates from Namibia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Namibia on our country page.

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