Ake
Wole Soyinka
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Ake
by Wole Soyinka
Published
1984
Publisher
D. Philip
Pages
230
ISBN-10
0908396880
Description
A dazzling memoir of an African childhood from Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian novelist, playwright, and poet Wole Soyinka. "Aké: The Years of Childhood" gives us the story of Soyinka's boyhood before and during World War II in a Yoruba village in western Nigeria called Aké. A relentlessly curious child who loved books and getting into trouble, Soyinka grew up on a parsonage compound, raised by Christian parents and by a grandfather who introduced him to Yoruba spiritual traditions. His vivid evocation of the colorful sights, sounds, and aromas of the world that shaped him is both lyrically beautiful and laced with humor and the sheer delight of a child's-eye view. A classic of African autobiography, "Aké" is also a transcendantly timeless portrait of the mysteries of childhood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ake?
This edition of Ake has approximately 230 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ake?
For most readers, Ake typically takes between 4h 48m and 3h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ake?
The estimated word count for Ake is approximately 57,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ake?
Ake was written by Wole Soyinka.
When was Ake published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.