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Ben Okri

b. 1959

1 series 2 books in order 1 standalone book

Sir Ben Okri is a Nigerian-born British poet and novelist, considered one of the foremost African authors in the postmodern and post-colonial traditions. His novel The Famished Road won the Booker Prize in 1991, and he was knighted at the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1959
Known for
African literature

Series by Ben Okri

African literature

3 books in order · 1965–2007

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Ben Okri written?

We list 2 books by Ben Okri across 1 series, published between 1965–2021 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Ben Okri's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Destination Biafra.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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