Henley-on-Thames
£10.99
Commencing in ‘our times’ and set in the ‘Free Republic of Aburiria’, the novel dramatises a battle for control of the souls of the Aburirian people. Fashioning the stories of the powerful and the ordinary into a dazzling mosaic, Ngõugõi reveals humanity in all its ceaselessly surprising complexity.
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Publish Date: 05/04/2018Informed by traditional African storytelling, discover Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s masterpiece.
To honour the Ruler’s birthday, the Free Republic of Aburiria set out to build a tower; a modern wonder of the world that will reach the gates of Heaven. But behind this pillar of unity a battle for control of the Aburirian people rages. Among the contenders: the eponymous Wizard, an avatar of folklore and wisdom; the corrupt Christian Ministry; and the nefarious Global Bank.
| Weight | 562 g |
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| Dimensions | 198 × 129 × 40 mm |
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| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 784 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Dewey | 896.395432 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
