americanah novel by chimamanda ngozi adichie

She is also the author of nonfiction works, notably including the 2014 essay We Should All Be Feminists, which was adapted from her 2012 TEDx Talk of the same name. She first came to prominence with the publication of her debut novel Purple Hibiscus in 2003, and has received critical and popular acclaim for her exploration of Nigerian issues in both this novel and her subsequent works.

It won the 2013 National Book Critics Circle Award and was named as one or the 10 Best Books of 2013 by the editors of the New York Times Book Review.Ĭhimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the most prominent Nigerian authors of the 21st century.

Through the characters’ experiences, Adichie examines how identity is constructed and shaped, and the fundamental differences between Nigeria and the US.Īmericanah garnered widespread praise for its realistic depictions of American and Nigerian society and its insightful exploration of issues of race and gender. It interweaves the stories of two young Nigerians: Ifemelu, who travels to American, where she launches a successful blog about race and Obinze, her first love, who spends time in London before returning to Nigeria and becoming a successful businessman. This clear and detailed 54-page reading guide is structured as follows:Īmericanah is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s third novel. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including race, gender and immigration.

9782808012454 54 EBook Plurilingua Publishing This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Americanah novel by chimamanda ngozi adichie