African Short Stories (African Writers Series)
Worth buying if: You want a curated sampler of African short fiction selected by Chinua Achebe.
Skip it if: You seek a single-author collection rather than an anthology.
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Summary
African Short Stories (African Writers Series) edited by Chinua Achebe gathers short fiction that showcases diverse voices and themes from across the continent in a single 176-page Heinemann volume.
Why this book now
This edition highlights Achebe's curation of African short fiction for readers revisiting foundational postcolonial writing and continental literary traditions.
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- You want a curated sampler of African short fiction selected by Chinua Achebe.
- You enjoy concise, varied short stories for reading in single sittings.
- If you value fast plots, the book leans on dry, observational wit.
- You seek a single-author collection rather than an anthology.
- You prefer contemporary or recent 21st-century African publishing.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780435905361
Worth buying if: You want a curated sampler of African short fiction selected by Chinua Achebe.
Skip it if: You seek a single-author collection rather than an anthology.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 176 pages, this Heinemann paperback delivers a modest commitment—ideal for reading story-by-story or over a few focused sessions.
What stands out here
This 1987 Heinemann edition emphasizes Achebe's role in curating and presenting a cross-section of African short fiction within the African Writers Series.
Best way to approach it
Approach it as an anthology to be sampled—read individual stories slowly to absorb regional perspectives and thematic contrasts.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780435905361
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