The Noble Laureate has explained that his new book, "InterInventions" is his tool of ‘vengeance’ against what he termed ‘unprovoked assault of public lies’ many of which he claimed were directed at him. He said this on Saturday at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Making his remarks at the formal inauguration of The Wole Soyinka Foundation, which is a retreat haven for writers, Soyinka described ‘InterInventions’ as ‘the nastiest book’ he has ever written.
The 130-page literary work — InterInventions, Between Defective Memory and Public Lie, A Personal Odyssey in The Republic of Liars was presented to the public by the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole.
The playwright said the book has therapeutic value because according to him, “it is so truthful that it hurts.” He then recommended it to people who felt vengeful towards purveyors of public lies.
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