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Nzekwu
Onuora Nzekwu () also known as Joseph Onuora Nzekwu (19 February 1928 – 21 April 2017) was a Nigerian professor, writer and editor from the Igbo people. He is author of the 1961 novel '' Wand of Noble Wood'' and the 1963 novel '' Eze Goes to School'' which was among the African Writers Series. Biography Nzekwu was born in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, to Mr. Obiese Nzekwu and Mrs. Mary Ogugua Nzekwu (née Aghadiuno) of Onitsha in Anambra State. Bivne's Space, 3 March 2012. In January 1956, Nzekwu joined the Federal Civil Service and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nzekwu
Onuora Nzekwu () also known as Joseph Onuora Nzekwu (19 February 1928 – 21 April 2017) was a Nigerian professor, writer and editor from the Igbo people. He is author of the 1961 novel '' Wand of Noble Wood'' and the 1963 novel '' Eze Goes to School'' which was among the African Writers Series. Biography Nzekwu was born in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, to Mr. Obiese Nzekwu and Mrs. Mary Ogugua Nzekwu (née Aghadiuno) of Onitsha in Anambra State. Bivne's Space, 3 March 2012. In January 1956, Nzekwu joined the Federal Civil Service and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eze Goes To School
''Eze Goes to School'' is a 1963 children novel co-written by Nigerian writer Onuora Nzekwu and British writer Michael Crowder. It was published in 1963 under the African Writers Series by Heinemann Publishers. Plot summary ''Eze Goes To School'' centers mainly on Eze Adi, the protagonist of the novel who struggles to get formal education due to his poor family background. Eze finally makes a name for himself due to his intelligence. The novel exhibits the struggles of getting formal education in Nigeria in the 90's. These include truancy, cultism and poverty. Nzekwu and Crowder explains this albeit making it understandable for children. Reception The novel gathered positive reviews. ''Daily Trust'' listed it as one of the books every child must read. It is regarded as one of the evergreen books that tells the Nigerian story. It is also among literature texts that influenced kids in the 90's by '' The Cable Lifestyle''. Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo writing for ''Sahara Reporters Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African Writers Series
The African Writers Series (AWS) is a collection of books written by African novelists, poets and politicians. Published by Heinemann (publisher), Heinemann, 359 books appeared in the series between 1962 and 2003. The series has provided an international audience for many African writers, including Chinua Achebe, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Steve Biko, Ama Ata Aidoo, Nadine Gordimer, Buchi Emecheta, and Okot p'Bitek. History 1958 – Heinemann (publisher), William Heinemann publishes Chinua Achebe's ''Things Fall Apart''. 2,000 hardcover copies were printed and sold at a price of 15 shillings. The book receives widespread acclaim. 1959 – Alan Hill, head of Heinemann’s educational department, visits West Africa. He finds that Achebe remains largely unknown in his home country of Nigeria due to the small print run and high price of his first novel. 1960 – Heinemann Educational Books (HEB) is set up as a separate company and begins to publicise Achebe in Africa. They start to rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |