Literature Library author
Gabriel Okara
A concise guide to Gabriel Okara's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Gabriel Okara (1921–2019) was a novelist and poet whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with Nigeria. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Dreamer, His Vision: Poems, The Voice, You Laughed and Laughed and Laughed, and The Fisherman's Invocation. Key themes include Authenticity and performance and Modernity and nostalgia.
Reading pathway
Begin with Once Upon a Time.