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Biography & Memoir· Nigeria

There Was a Country

by Chinua Achebe
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2012352 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2012, There Was a Country established Chinua Achebe as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Achebe's long-delayed memoir about the Biafran War—in which he was a passionate advocate for Biafra—is both a personal account and a meditation on Nigeria's history and the role of art in times of crisis. Themes of Biafra, Nigeria, war run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2012.

Book Details

AuthorChinua Achebe
Published2012
Country of Origin🇳🇬 Nigeria
LanguageEnglish
Pages352
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780143124030
Editorial Score42/100
About the Category

✍️ Biography & Memoir

True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Country of Origin

🇳🇬 Nigeria

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
201214
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About the Author
Chinua Achebe
Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is There Was a Country about?

Achebe's long-delayed memoir about the Biafran War—in which he was a passionate advocate for Biafra—is both a personal account and a meditation on Nigeria's history and the role of art in times of crisis.

Who wrote There Was a Country?

There Was a Country was written by Chinua Achebe, from Nigeria. First published in 2012.

What awards has There Was a Country won?

There Was a Country has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2012.

Is There Was a Country worth reading?

There Was a Country is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 14/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Biafra, Nigeria, war.

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What category is There Was a Country?

There Was a Country is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

What country is There Was a Country from?

There Was a Country originates from Nigeria's literary tradition. Explore more books from Nigeria on our country page.

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