MARECHERA, DAMBUDZO, 1952 to 1987
Dambudzo Marechera
Zimbabwean writer.
- Books
- 2
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First editions
- 2
- Nationality
- Zimbabwe
- Born
- Rusape, 1952
- Died
- Harare, 1987
Dambudzo Marechera wrote 2 books we track between 1978 and 2025; in publication order they begin with House of Hunger (1978).
About Dambudzo Marechera
Writer
- Known as
- poet, writer, novelist
- Citizenship
- Zimbabwe
Background
- Educated at
- New College, University of Zimbabwe
- Influenced by
- Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, James Joyce, Günter Grass
Awards and honours
- Guardian Fiction Prize (1979)
Notable works
- The House of Hunger
From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Dambudzo Marechera in 16 languages.
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Dambudzo Marechera books in order
In publication order
- 1House of Hunger1978
- 2Ecce Homo2025
First editions, year by year
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Dambudzo Marechera's books in?
In publication order they begin with House of Hunger (1978), then Ecce Homo (2025). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Dambudzo Marechera's first book?
The earliest book we list is House of Hunger, first published in 1978.
When was Dambudzo Marechera born?
Dambudzo Marechera was born in 1952 and died in 1987.
How many Dambudzo Marechera books does MyVolumes track?
We track 2 books by Dambudzo Marechera across 2 editions, 2 of them first editions.
What awards has Dambudzo Marechera won?
Dambudzo Marechera has won Guardian Fiction Prize (1979), according to Wikidata.