Ngugi Wa Thiong'o
Weep Not, Child
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143106692
- author:
- Ngugi Wa Thiong'o
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 149
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Literary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In the midst of turmoil, two brothers stand at a crossroads. Njoroge, destined for school, and Kamau, bound for a life of carpentry, must navigate the treacherous landscape of their nation's struggle for independence. As the Mau Mau uprising rages on, their family faces an impossible choice: where will their loyalties lie? For Njoroge, the dream of progress through learning is a hard one to give up, but for Kamau, the practical path is clear. As the brothers grapple with their futures, they must confront the harsh realities of their world. This powerful first novel explores the devastating impact of the Mau Mau uprising on ordinary men and women, and on one family in particular. First published in English, Weep Not, Child is a landmark work of East African literature, offering a poignant and thought-provoking portrayal of a nation torn apart by conflict and social change.
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