Thiong'o, Ngugi Wa
The Perfect Nine: The Epic of Ga(c)Ka(c)Ya(c) and Ma(c)Mbi
- ISBN 13:
- 9781620975251
- author:
- Thiong'o, Ngugi Wa
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The New Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 18 x 11.4 x 2.3 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, African-American Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Perfect Nine: An Epic Tale of Quest and Beauty Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's verse novel tells the story of the founding of the Gĩkũyũ people, from a feminist perspective. In this epic narrative, the Gĩkũyũ founders embark on a quest to find partners for their ten beautiful daughters, facing challenges and dangers along the way. Blending folklore, mythology, adventure, and allegory, The Perfect Nine chronicles the efforts of these women to find love and build a community. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o weaves together themes of courage, perseverance, unity, family, and the human struggle with nature and nurture. A powerful exploration of the ideal of beauty as a driving force in human life, The Perfect Nine is a captivating tale that will appeal to readers interested in African literature and feminist perspectives.
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