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Synopsis
Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (1930–1967) was a Nigerian poet, who died fighting for the independence of Biafra. He is today widely acknowledged as the outstanding postcolonial English-language African poet and one of the major modernist writers of the twentieth century."Elegy for Alto", the final poem in 'Path of Thunder', is today widely read as the poet's "last testament" embodying a prophecy of his own death as a sacrificial lamb for human Earth, unbind me; let me be the prodigal; let this bethe ram’s ultimate prayer to the tether . . .AN OLD STAR departs, leaves us here on the shoreGazing heavenward for a new star approaching;The new star appears, foreshadows its goingBefore a going and coming that goes on forever. . . .
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Christopher Okigbo - Nigerian poet and close friend of Achebe who died in the Biafran conflict.
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'Labyrinths' With 'Path of Thunder' (African Writers Series)
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Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:0435906313. Seller Inventory # 4336298
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Labyrinths / Christopher Okigbo
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London : Heinemann in assocation with Mbari, 1971
ISBN 10: 0435906313
ISBN 13: 9780435906313
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1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiv,72 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes Path of thunder. Subjects; Poetry in English Nigerian writers 1960- Texts. African writers series. Path of thunder. Poetry - Nigeria. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 398904
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Labyrinths / Christopher Okigbo
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London : Heinemann in assocation with Mbari, 1971
ISBN 10: 0435906313
ISBN 13: 9780435906313
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1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiv,72 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes Path of thunder. Subjects; Poetry in English Nigerian writers 1960- Texts. African writers series. Path of thunder. Poetry - Nigeria. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 398904
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