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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Author
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
African literature
Nigerian literature |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Booker_Prize
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Booker_Prize
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
March 15, 1959
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Minna,_Nigeria
|
| gptkbp:born |
March 15, 1959
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
2 |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Challenging stereotypes
Promoting African literature Exploring identity and belonging Bridging cultures through literature Encouraging dialogue on social issues |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Essex
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Social commentary
Philosophical themes Philosophical themes in literature Spirituality in literature Exploration of Nigerian culture |
| gptkbp:genre |
Magic realism
|
| gptkbp:has_written |
gptkb:Novels
gptkb:poetry gptkb:children's_literature gptkb:non-fiction Criticism Interviews Articles Memoirs Short stories Essays Plays Anthologies Reviews Screenplays |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ben Okri
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Global literature
Contemporary writers Contemporary African writers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Chinua_Achebe
gptkb:Gabriel_Garcia_Marquez |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:activists
gptkb:philosopher Educators Cultural leaders Environmentalists Humanitarians Writers worldwide Artists in various fields Nigerian youth |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:activists
Human rights advocacy Environmental issues Literary festivals Cultural discussions |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Exploring themes of identity
Exploring themes of social justice Exploring themes of spirituality Exploring themes of human experience |
| gptkbp:language |
English
Igbo |
| gptkbp:literary_movement |
Postcolonial literature
Contemporary literature |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Nigeria
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Songs_of_Enchantment
gptkb:The_Famished_Road The Age of Magic Songs of Sorrow |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:essayist
gptkb:poet gptkb:Novelist |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Marie-Helene
|
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:website |
benokri.com
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Royal_Society_of_Literature
gptkb:James_Tait_Black_Memorial_Prize |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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