Kofi Awoonor published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with This Earth, My Brother (1971).
Updated September 2026
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This Earth, My Brother
Kofi Awoonor's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
This Earth, My Brother (1971)
Non-fiction in order
The Breast of the Earth (1975)
The Ghana Revolution (1984)
Poetry in order
Rediscovery (1964)
Messages: Poems from Ghana (1970)
Other books in order
Fire in the Valley (1980)
About Kofi Awoonor
Kofi Awoonor was a Ghanaian poet, author and diplomat. His work combined the poetic traditions of his native Ewe people with contemporary and religious symbolism to depict Africa during decolonization. He started writing under the name George Awoonor-Williams, and was also published as Kofi Nyidevu Awoonor. He taught African literature at the University of Ghana. Professor Awoonor was among those who were killed in the September 2013 attack at Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, where he was a participant at the Storymoja Hay Festival.
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Kofi Awoonor FAQ
- How many books has Kofi Awoonor written?
- Kofi Awoonor published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kofi Awoonor's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with This Earth, My Brother.
- What is Kofi Awoonor's last book?
- The Ghana Revolution (1984).
- What is Kofi Awoonor's most famous book?
- This Earth, My Brother (1971) is Kofi Awoonor's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.