Song for Night

Chris Abani’s new novella furthers his reputation as the most acclaimed young African writer today.

“Chris Abani might be the most courageous writer working right now. There is no subject matter he finds daunting, no challenge he fears. Aside from that, he’s stunningly prolific and writes like an angel. If you want to get at the molten heart of contemporary fiction, Abani is the starting point.” —Dave Eggers, author of What Is the What

Part Inferno, part Paradise Lost, and part Sunjiata epic,...