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The Interpreters

by Wole Soyinka · 1965

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The Nobel Laureate's first novel spotlights a small circle of young Nigerian intellectuals living in Lagos.

Setting
1960s1960sMore like thisLess of thisAfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of thisNigeriaNigeriaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 251 pages

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