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Posted By: adminon: December 16, 2022In: Words and WorldTags: Chief Gbonka, Englishes, IBB, Nigerianisms, Synagogue Temple, United Thieves Club, ‘Ochanja’ marketNo CommentsViews:
'A Thief and His Apprentice' Combine Elements From Dickens, Iyayi, Shaw and even Achebe - Reviewer

Book Review Title: A Thief and His Apprentice Author: Onyeisi Chiemeke Publishers: Maroon Square Year of Publication: 2022 Number of Pages: iv – 185 Reviewer: Chijioke Uwasomba The Nigerian... Read more

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