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Teju Cole works in three modes at once — the wandering novel, the critical essay, and the photobook where his own pictures carry the argument — and each one explains the others.

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How should I approach learning teju cole?
Teju Cole works in three modes at once — the wandering novel, the critical essay, and the photobook where his own pictures carry the argument — and each one explains the others.
What's a good book to start teju cole with?
A strong starting point is Black Paper by Teju Cole. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after teju cole?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett.

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