Ben Okri in Conversation with Vanity Fair's Anderson Tepper

With Ben Okri and Anderson Tepper

For two decades, Nigerian-born author Ben Okri has been one of world literatures most beloved, spellbinding, and unclassifiable voices. The author of nine novels, including the 1991 Booker Prizewinning The Famished Road, two volumes of stories, and collections of poetry and essays, Okri has charted new ground in his approach to literature and mythology, metaphysics and history. Join Okri, in a rare U.S. appearance, for a discussion with critic Anderson Tepper about Okris transcendent work—from its searing depictions of war orphans to wondrous evocations of archetypal searchers and dreamers.

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[pesahson]

I love what he says about everybody's reality and the worldview. Very insightful!

[MrEdHinton]

This is not only a marvelous chance to hear Ben Okri's points of view, but also to learn a lot about literature, art creation, criticism, and a great opportunity to learn about Life.

Thank you again, Ben Okri.

Thank you.

[yemonja100]

I love the way he rocks that beret like it ain nothing.

[dhannyboy86]

Thank you PENamericancenter!