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Wole Soyinka

3 series 5 books in order 1 standalone book

Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, born in 1934, described as Africa's first Nobel Laureate in Literature. He is a fecund playwright, poet, novelist, and literary critic.

Born
1934
Known for
African Writers Series, African literature, African theatre

Series by Wole Soyinka

African Writers Series

27 books in order · 1954–2024

  1. People of the City

    1954 · Cyprian Ekwensi

    People of the City is the debut novel of Cyprian Ekwensi, first published in 1954 by Andrew Dakers Ltd. The novel was a predecessor to a number of…

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    Mission to Kala

    1957 · Mongo Beti

    Medza, having failed his college exams, returns to his village in the Southern Cameroons. Despite his failure, he is seen as a scholar and gains…

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  3. Wand of Noble Wood

    1961 · Onuora Nzekwu

    Wand of Noble Wood is a 1961 novel by Nigerian author Onuora Nzekwu, later republished by Heinemann as part of the African Writers Series. The novel…

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  4. Zambia Shall Be Free

    1962 · Kenneth D. Kaunda

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    Eze goes to school

    1963 · Onuora Nzekwu

    Eze Goes to School is a 1963 children's novel written by Nigerian author Onuora Nzekwu and British author Michael Crowder. It was published in the…

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  6. The African

    1964

    The African is a 1964 novel by Sierra Leonean author William Farquhar Conton. It was the 12th book published in Heinemann's African Writers Series.…

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  7. Cover of The Voice (African Writers Series, No. 68)

    The Voice (African Writers Series, No. 68)

    1964 · Gabriel Okara

    The Voice (African Writers Series, No. 68) is a 1964 book by Gabriel Okara. It is part of the series African Writers Series. Catalog genres: Fiction,…

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  8. The Narrow Path

    1966 · Francis Selormey

    The Narrow Path: An African Childhood is a 1966 autobiographical novel by Ghanaian writer Francis Selormey. Published in Heinemann's African Writers…

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  9. The only son

    1966 · John Munonye

    The Only Son is the debut novel by Nigerian author John Munonye, published in 1966 as part of the Heinemann African Writers Series. The story centers…

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    A Man of the People

    1966 · Chinua Achebe

    A Man of the People is a 1966 novel by Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. The story is told by Odili, a young and educated narrator, who recounts his…

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African literature

3 books in order · 1965–2007

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    The Interpreters

    1965 · Wole Soyinka

    "Drawn together by their hopes, loves, dissatisfactions, and the daily lives and deaths around them, five young Nigerian intellectuals attempt to…

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    Destination Biafra

    1982 · Buchi Emecheta

    Destination Biafra is a 1982 novel by Nigerian writer Buchi Emecheta, first published in London by Allison & Busby. The book is regarded as…

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  3. A magical tale of love and regeneration

    2007 · Ben Okri

    A magical tale of love and regeneration is a 2007 book by Ben Okri. It is part of the series African literature.

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African theatre

16 books in order · 1999–2020

  1. Cover of African Theatre in Development
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  2. Cover of African Theatre: Playwrights & Politics

    African Theatre: Playwrights & Politics

    2001

    This book is part of a series on African theatre and draws on the author's experiences as a schoolboy, student, political activist, teacher,…

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    Soyinka

    2005 · Wole Soyinka

    Soyinka is a 2005 book by Wole Soyinka. It is book 5 of the series African theatre. Catalog genres: Drama & Plays, Humor & Satire, History. The…

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  5. Cover of African Theatre: Youth; ed. by Michael Etherton

    African Theatre: Youth; ed. by Michael Etherton

    2006

    This book is part of a series on African theatre and presents studies of theatre created and performed by young Africans. The work highlights a…

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  6. Cover of Companies African Theatre Paperback
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  9. Cover of African Theatre 10
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  10. Cover of Shakespeare in and Out of Africa

    Shakespeare in and Out of Africa

    2013

    This book is part of a series on African theatre and serves as a key volume for scholars of Shakespeare, African theatre, and postcolonial culture.…

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Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Wole Soyinka written?

We list 5 books by Wole Soyinka across 3 series, published between 1954–2024 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Wole Soyinka's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “People of the City.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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Bibliography and reading orders compiled from verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.