Infinite Riches

Infinite Riches by Ben Okri, published by Phoenix House in 1998, is a first edition work comprising 337 pages. The narrative follows Azaro, a spirit child who defies a pact made with his spirit companions to die shortly after birth. Instead, he continues to live, facing threats from these companions as they send spirits to reclaim him, with two of the most dangerous yet to come.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of allegorical vision intertwined with the political landscape of Nigeria. The story delves into themes of existence and the supernatural, exploring the complexities of Azaro’s life and the challenges he encounters. This edition invites readers to engage with a unique blend of fiction that reflects both personal and societal struggles.
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Azaro is a spirit child. He made a pact with his spirit companions that when he was born he would die at the first oppurtunity, but after his birth, he broke the pact and continued to live. His spirit companions threatend to send seven spirits to reclaim him. So far, five have tried and failed, but the remaining two are the most dangerous of all. This continuation of the story of Azaro is rich with allegorical vision, and interwoven with the politics of Nigeria.
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