She had turned to her interest in writing to emotionally keep in touch with her home in Nigeria. While in university, Chimamanda sometimes felt homesick during the semesters. ‘Purple Hibiscus’ was first conceived at Eastern Connecticut State University and had been inspired by nostalgia. Even though it was her first published book, she had written other articles at different times of her life. Climax: The murder of Eugene Achike (papa).Īlongside ‘ Half Of A Yellow Sun‘ and ‘ Americanah’, ‘Purple Hibiscus‘ is known as one of Chimamanda’s most famous novels.Where written: Eastern Connecticut State University, John Hopkins University.It was published in 2003 and has been read and studied in high schools and even universities. ‘Purple Hibiscus’ with its setting in Nigeria, is a historical fiction that tells the story of how a teenage girl navigates through life with a devout catholic father, a subservient mother, and a rebellious brother. The novel speaks on the damaging effects of religious extremism, patriarchy, and violence.
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