Thiong'o, Ngugi wa
The River Between (Penguin-Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141187037
- author:
- Thiong'o, Ngugi wa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.12 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The River Between explores the complex world of the Gikuyu people in early Kenya, where the allure of a new religion and 'magical' customs threatens to tear the community apart. Some turn to a fiery brand of Christianity, while others proudly pursue tribal independence. Against this backdrop, a young visionary named Waiyaki struggles to unite the factions with his plans for the future.
As Waiyaki navigates the challenges of educating his people, he must confront the very issues that will determine both his own survival and the Gikuyu's future. This thought-provoking novel delves into the heart of a community torn between tradition and change, and the power of one individual to shape the course of history.
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