Thiong'o, Ngugi Wa

Devil on the Cross

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ISBN 13:
9780143107361
author:
Thiong'o, Ngugi Wa
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
19.3 x 12.7 x 1.52 centimetres (
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.70

Description

Devil on the Cross is a powerful novel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, written in secret while he was in prison. This influential work tells the tragic story of Wariinga, a young woman who struggles to survive in a society that exploits and corrupts her. As Wariinga navigates the challenges of urban life, she begins to realize that her problems are symptoms of a larger societal malaise. The Western influences on her country have created a system of oppression, and she must find a way to resist it. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's impassioned cry for a Kenya free from dictatorship and the importance of African writers working in their own local dialects makes this novel a significant work of post-colonial literature. Published by Penguin Classics, this edition features an introduction by Namwali Serpell. With its thought-provoking themes and powerful storytelling, Devil on the Cross is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of African culture and society.

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