Ben Okri Knihy

Barvité příběhy ukazují realitu pro Evropana těžko pochopitelné současné Afriky. Nigerijský spisovatel Ben Okri žije trvale v Londýně. Česká čtenářská obec se mohla seznámit s jeho románem Hladová cesta (Volvox Globator 2000), za který dostal Booker Prize. Předkládaná knížka povídek nese název podle nejdelší a snad i formálně nejzávažnější povídky o chudém mladíkovi, absolventu střední školy, který se v Lagosu živí jako pouliční prodavač pochybných léků. Ben Okriho příběhy jsou inspirovány současnými politickými a ekonomickými poměry v Africe a nevyhýbají se ani takovým skutečnostem, jako jsou občanské a kmenové války, převraty, korupce, masová nezaměstnanost, násilí a neúcta k lidskému životu. V druhé vrstvě povídek Okri popisuje zážitky v jiných světech našeho vesmíru na základě jorubské mytologie. Autor sám o své tvorbě říká, že je realistická, ale jeho realismus má „mnoho dalších rozměrů“.

Román o životě obyvatel jednoho městského ghetta v době, kdy se v Nigérii schylovalo k vyhlášení nezávislosti. Do každodenních trampot lidí, kteří své živobytí často obhajují jen s vynaložením všech sil a důvtipu, doléhá politika - drsné předvolební akce konkurenčních stran se střetávají s mentalitou lidí, zvyklých spoléhat v životních komplikacích kromě vlastních tvrdých pěstí spíše na fetiše, tradiční zaříkávání kouzelníků a pomoc nevyzpytatelných duchů.

Exploring themes of racism, intolerance, and environmental destruction, this epic poem by Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri reflects on the dualities of human progress and regret. It celebrates achievements in art, technology, and freedom while confronting the harsh realities of slavery and societal issues. Through a historical lens, Okri conveys a message of hope for the future, emphasizing our capacity to shape it. Originally published in 1999, this revised edition resonates powerfully with contemporary challenges, serving as an anthem for the twenty-first century.

In this inspirational volume, the Booker Prize-winning author of THE FAMISHED ROAD makes essays into an art form. The ten pieces in this beautifully crafted collection range from the personal to the analytical, including a meditation on the role of the poet, a study of Picasso's Minotaur, a paean to human freedom in honour of Salman Rushdie, and an appraisal of fellow-Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. Lyrical, imaginative and provocative, A Way Of Being Free confirms Ben Okri's status as one of the most inspiring of contempory writers.

Mother died today. Or was it yesterday, I can't be certain.Albert Camus' classic existentialist masterpiece, adapted by Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri.

An epic poem touching on issues of racism, intolerance and environmental destructions.

Dreams are the currency of Okri's writing, particularly in this first book of poems, An African Elegy, but also in his books of short stories and prize- winning novel The Famished Road.

Two actors, a thousand characters, and the story of how a kingdom is changed... An epic new adaptation of the 4,000-year-old Egyptian poem about the Warrior King, Sinuhe written by Booker Prize-winner Ben Okri that captures the essence of humanity and the complexities of immigration. This edition of Changing Destiny is published to coincide with the world premiere performance at London's Young Vic Theatre, directed by Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah. Ben Okri is a poet, novelist, essayist, short story writer, anthologist, aphorist, and playwright. He has also written film scripts. His works have won numerous national and international prizes, including the Booker Prize for Fiction. He has also received many honorary doctorates for his contribution to Literature, and his novel, Astonishing the Gods, was selected as one of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' Recently, his Grenfell poem, on Channel Four's YouTube page, has received more than 6 million views.

In this environmental fairytale made for our times, a little girl must go alone into the forest to find a special flower to cure her sick mother. Written to be read by adults and children, from the Booker Prize-winning author of The Famished Road.

In the chaotic world of his African village, the spirit-child Azaro still watches the tumultous and tender lives of the Living; of his father who has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and of his mother who battles for justice. This final chapter in Azaro's adventures is a explosive and haunting climax to this masterful trilogy.