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Twelve of Ben Okri's most controversial non-fiction pieces form this collection on the theme of freedom.

About the Author

Ben Okri was born in Minna, Nigeria. His childhood was divided between Nigeria, where he saw first hand the consequences of war, and London. He has won many prizes over the years for his fiction, and is also an acclaimed essayist, playwright, and poet.

Reviews

There can be no mistaking Okri's passion and intelligence. A powerful piece of work
*Sunday Telegraph*

Imbues these essays with a writer's insight about the importance of writing. Rhapsodic
*Independent on Sunday*

Thoughtful, concise, cultivated and clear
*Scotland on Sunday*