Godina izdanja: Ostalo
ISBN: Ostalo
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

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Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth,Wole Soyinka
"Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth is a 2021 satirical novel by Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka. Released on September 28, 2021, it marked Soyinka`s first novel in 48 years.
Core Themes and Plot
The novel is a scathing political satire and mystery set in a fictionalized version of contemporary Nigeria.
Premise: The story follows two long-time friends—Dr. Kighare Menka, a dedicated surgeon, and Duyole Pitan-Payne, a charismatic engineer.
The Conflict: Dr. Menka discovers a gruesome black-market trade in human body parts operating out of his hospital, where organs are harvested for use in religious and ritualistic practices.
Political Satire: The title is an ironic reference to a real-world report that once claimed Nigerians were among the happiest people on Earth. Soyinka uses this `happiness` as a facade to critique state-sponsored corruption, religious fanaticism, and the greed of the ruling elite.
Key Characters:
Sir Goddie Danfere: A master politician (the `People`s Steward`) obsessed with public perception.
Papa Divina: A fraudulent religious leader who packages miracles for profit.
The `Gang of Four`: A group of university friends (including Menka and Duyole) who once vowed to improve their country but saw their paths diverge as some were consumed by the system.
Critical Reception
Critics have described the work as a `vast danse macabre` and a `brutally satirical look at power`. While praised for its lush language and wit, it is often noted for being a challenging and complex read due to its dense prose and non-linear narrative.
The book was named a Notable Book of the Year by The New York Times and received high praise from authors like Ben Okri."
"In an imaginary Nigeria, a cunning entrepreneur is selling body parts stolen from Dr. Menka`s hospital for use in ritualistic practices. Dr. Menka shares the grisly news with his oldest college friend, bon viveur, star engineer, and Yoruba royal, Duyole Pitan-Payne--the life of every party-- who is about to assume a prestigious post at the United Nations in New York. It now seems that someone is determined that he not make it there. Neither Dr. Menka nor Duyole knows why, or how close the enemy is, how powerful.
Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth is at once a literary hoot, a crafty whodunit, and a scathing indictment of Nigeria`s political elite. It is a stirring call to arms against the abuse of power from one of that country`s fiercest political activists, who just happens to be a global literary giant."