The Interpreters
novel by Soyinka
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The Interpreters is a 1965 novel by Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka. It is Soyinka's first novel and was followed by Season of Anomy (1973) and Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth (2021). The novel explores themes of post-colonial Nigeria, focusing on a group of Nigerian intellectuals and their interactions. It is known for its complex narrative structure and satirical commentary on Nigerian society and its challenges.12
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