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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which follows 15-year-old Kambili as she learns to shake off the authority of her devout but violent and controlling father Eugene and voice her own opinions. The novel paints a vivid portrait of the religious and political tensions that divide postwar Nigeria, and stands out for its emphasis on the rediscovery of the country’s Igbo heritage. Purple Hibiscus is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s first novel; she is also known for her award-winning novels Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun, and for her 2014 essay We Should All Be Feminists, adapted from her popular TEDx talk of the same name.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which follows 15-year-old Kambili as she learns to shake off the authority of her devout but violent and controlling father Eugene and voice her own opinions. The novel paints a vivid portrait of the religious and political tensions that divide postwar Nigeria, and stands out for its emphasis on the rediscovery of the country’s Igbo heritage. Purple Hibiscus is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s first novel; she is also known for her award-winning novels Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun, and for her 2014 essay We Should All Be Feminists, adapted from her popular TEDx talk of the same name.
Find out everything you need to know about Purple Hibiscus in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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NIGERIAN WRITER
Born in Enugu (Nigeria) in 1977.
Notable works:
Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), novel
Americanah (2013), novel
We Should All Be Feminists (2014), essay
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a widely read Nigerian author and a feminist icon.
Adichie grew up in Nsukka, Nigeria. She completed her studies in the United States, and she now divides her time between the two countries.
Adichie’s work has been translated into over 30 languages. She has received various awards for her novels, including the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize: Best First Book for Purple Hibiscus and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Americanah. She is also a writer of short stories and non-fiction. Her TED talks The Danger of a Single Story (2009) and We Should All Be Feminists (2012) have been widely viewed and commented upon. The latter, which has been published as a book, has sparked a conversation about feminism. Indeed, feminism and the exploration of gender roles are also important parts of Adichie’s fiction. Other themes present in her writing include race, religion, love and Nigerian culture and history.
A COMING-OF-AGE STORY SET IN POSTCOLONIAL NIGERIA
Genre: novel
Reference edition: Adichie, C. N. (2013) Purple Hibiscus. London: Fourth Estate.
1stedition: 2004
Themes: coming of age, religion, (domestic) violence, gender, postcolonial Nigeria
Purple Hibiscus is a coming-of-age story set in postcolonial Nigeria. 15-year-old Kambili’s life is controlled by her
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