Beautifully written yet highly controversial An Image of Africa" asserts Achebe's belief in Joseph Conrad as a 'bloody racist' & his conviction that Conrad's novel " Heart of Darkness" only serves to perpetuate damaging stereotypes of black people. Also included is " The Trouble with Nigeria" Achebe's searing outpouring of his frustrations with his country. " Great Ideas": throughout history some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves
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