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A broken nation: Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth, by Wole Soyinka, reviewed

One of the best episodes in Wole Soyinka’s third novel (his first since 1973) takes place not in Nigeria but in Salzburg. An…

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The Portfolio: Celebrating a great year in African writing

Brittle Paper’s 50 Notable African Books is the product of extensive year-round reportage

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A broken nation: Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth, by Wole Soyinka, reviewed

A broken nation: Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth, by Wole Soyinka, reviewed
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South African novelist Damon Galgut on Booker Prize victory

Galgut's 'The Promise' tracks a fictional family as South Africa evolves. He talks to The Times about what his victory means for him and for Africa.

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Making sense of Wole Soyinka s difficult and brilliant new novel

A new novel by celebrated Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka – Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth – is a major event. But some critics have complained that the book is too long and difficult.

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