Homecoming by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o
In this collection of essays on African and Caribbean literature, culture, and politics, the critically acclaimed author Ngugi wa Thiong'o delivers a groundbreaking critique of colonialism and capitalism in postcolonial Africa.A tremendous writer.. It's hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong'o * Guardian *
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is one of Africa's greatest writers * New York Times *
Ngugi wa Thiong'o was born in Limuru, Kenya in 1938 and was educated at Makerere University College and the University of Leeds. He is internationally renowned for his novels, short stories, plays, and non-fiction. He wrote Homecoming while teaching at the University of Nairobi before being imprisoned by the Kenyan government in 1977 due to his work's strong political messages. Since then, he has been the recipient of over ten honourary doctorates and received numerous awards for his literary and non-fiction work. His novel, The Perfect Nine was longlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize. He is a perennial favourite to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Currently, he works as a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Irvine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781035906024 |
| ISBN 10 | 1035906023 |
| Title | Homecoming |
| Author | Ngugi Wa Thiong'o |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2024-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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