The Heresiad by Ikeogu Oke

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Title: The Heresiad

Author: Ikeogu Oke

Genre: Poetry

Format: Paperback

Book Dimension: 6 x 9

Number of Pages: 116

Publication Year: 2017

Publisher: Kraftgriots (BookCraft Limited)

ISBN: 978-9789184149

Available at: Amazon.com and bookstores nationwide

Short Description: The Heresiad is the sixth book of Ikeogu Oke published by Kraftgriot Publishers. This book won the 2017 NLNG Prize for literature after being shortlisted and selected as winner from eleven other literary works. According to Kola Tubosun, the book speaks to an intense commitment to innovation, tenacity, joyful experimentation and social commentary in a way that provokes delight and engagement. Helon Habila, author of Waiting for an Angel and Measuring time, amongst other books, noted line after line of The Heresiad reminds us of why we need poetry and poets in the world. Nobel Laureate, Nadine Gordimer posits that there is no end to the wide illumination in the protean gift of the author. This book is credited to be 27 years of hardwork and a must read for every book lover.

Category: Poetry

 

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