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.
Informed 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 |
