📄 Short Stories · Nigeria
Best Short Stories Books from Nigeria
The short story is a distinct art form, not a failed novel. Nigeria has produced some of the most internationally recognised works in short stories, with titles that have appeared on major prize lists and critical surveys worldwide. This page ranks the best short stories from Nigeria by editorial consensus.
#1
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Contemporary African Short Stories
Chinua Achebe· 1992
Notable Work
Editorial Score43/100
#2
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The Education of a British-Protected Child
Chinua Achebe· 2009
Editorial Score38/100
#3
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The Thing Around Your Neck
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie· 2009
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score30/100