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Description:

Aké; The Childhood Years is the first volume of Wole Soyinka's acclaimed series of autobiographical works. This book is Soyinka's record of his childhood in colonial Nigeria. In rich and evocative prose he tells the tales of his schooldays and adventures in a captivating narrative, sometimes recollecting fears and dangers but always sensitive to the surprises of childhood life. His days were full of discoveries, excitements, the presence of spirits and the tribal rituals of his colourful family.Aké ends with Soyinka about to go to College at the age of eleven and enter a new world of responsibility and wider horizons as his remarkable childhood comes to an end. This very Nigerian autobiography provides memories so that readers can identify with the universal childhood experience.© Methuen Publishers, UK

Booknotes about Ake: The Childhood Years:

• Gale Group - for teachers who are subscribed to the Gale Group online service there is an excellent overview of the Aké; The Childhood Years on their "The Twayne Authors Series" database. Go to Gale Group > Twayne Authors Series> Soyinka, Wole > History and Fiction: The Autobiographies. Included is a comprehensive overview of the book Aké; The Childhood Years.