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Book SynopsisPatrick William’s lucid analysis offers the most up-to-date study of Ngugi’s writing, including his most rcent collection of essays. Ngugi is one of the most important novelists on the contemporary world stage, and someone whose name has for many become synonymous with cultural controversy and political struggle.
Trade Review'Although the critical literature of Ngugi wa Thiong'p has swelled impressively in recent years, no fresh introductory survey has been published for more than decade. Patrick Williams deft new study therefore represents a welcome addition. This study represents a very useful jumping off point for today's students wishing to engage the writing of this hugely consequential African writer and intellectual.'
Professor Neil Lazarus, University of Warwick
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Table of ContentsPart 1: contexts and intertexts. Part 2: narrating the nation/constructing the community - introduction; the river between; weep not, child; a grain of wheat. Part 3: the struggle betrayed - petals of blood; devil on the cross; matigari. Part 4: essays. Part 5: critical overview and conclusion.
