Chinua Achebe: Hero in Quest
The Faculty of Languages and Translation is proud to announce the re-release of Dr. Haseeb Ahmed's book, 'Chinua Achebe: Hero in Quest' (ISBN.978-81-88730-57-5). Dr. Ahmed, a faculty member at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, has a robust academic portfolio including numerous national and international conference presentations, creative writings, twelve research papers, and the completion of two postdoctoral research projects.
'Chinua Achebe: Hero in Quest' examines the literary work of Chinua Achebe, one of Nigeria's most renowned authors and recipient of the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2007. The book takes a deep dive into Achebe's fictional world, particularly scrutinizing the cultural predicament of his characters.
Dr. Ahmed elucidates how Achebe's characters strive to maintain equilibrium amidst conflicting aspects of their existence - internal and external, social and psychological, individual and communal, as well as ideal and practical conditions. He further explores how these characters, steeped in African ethos, tackle adversities, resist the pressures of colonial authoritarianism, and fight against the tools of assimilation ingrained in their consciousness.
Dr. Ahmed's book presents an insightful analysis of the themes of psychological bondage and liberation, cultural and psychic colonization and decolonization, and the dichotomy of slavery and freedom against the backdrop of third-world countries.
'Chinua Achebe: Hero in Quest' is currently available on AbeBooks UK, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. This publication offers valuable insights into Achebe's literary world and is a must-read for those interested in understanding the cultural complexities of post-colonial societies.
