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# 4.7/5 Customer Rating Top 100 in African History Classic Penguin Edition Africa's Tarnished Name

**Price:** NT$338
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Own a piece of literary history – don’t miss out on Africa’s untold story!

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- **What is this?** Africa's Tarnished Name
- **How much does it cost?** NT$338 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Compact & Lightweight:** At just 0.097 kg (44 lbs), this edition is perfect for on-the-go intellectuals who value portability.
- • **Deep Cultural Insight:** Explore Africa’s complex history and identity through the lens of Chinua Achebe, a literary giant.
- • **Timeless Penguin Classic:** Experience the literary prestige of Penguin Classics, a mark of enduring quality and cultural significance.
- • **Rave Reviews from Readers:** With a stellar 4.7-star rating from 479 reviews, join a community that values insightful and impactful narratives.
- • **Highly Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked #63 in History of Africa and #100 in Literary Criticism, this book is a must-have for discerning readers.

## Overview

Africa's Tarnished Name by Chinua Achebe, published by Penguin Classics, is a critically acclaimed print book ranked among the top 100 in African history and literary criticism. Lightweight and portable, it boasts a 4.7-star rating from nearly 500 readers, making it an essential addition for professionals seeking profound cultural insights.

## Description

Africa's Tarnished Name : Achebe, Chinua: desertcart.ae: Books

Review: So happy I could read this and find it in a nice pocket size. Penguin modern is so cute and offers so many titles. Loved this.
Review: This consists of some real thought provoking essays by Achebe. Loved this small book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,858 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #70 in History of Africa #113 in Literary Criticism & Theory #131 in History & Criticism of Regional & Cultural Literature |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (479) |
| Dimensions  | 16.1 x 0.4 x 11.1 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0241338832 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0241338834 |
| Item weight  | 45 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 64 pages |
| Publication date  | 22 February 2018 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***A on 13 December 2020*

So happy I could read this and find it in a nice pocket size. Penguin modern is so cute and offers so many titles. Loved this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***K on 17 April 2020*

This consists of some real thought provoking essays by Achebe. Loved this small book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***E on 24 September 2019*

This was my introduction book to Chinua and it was a fantastic read. Short and sweet introduction to such a great writer. I look forward to reading more books by Chinua Achee

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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*