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Matigari (African Writers Series) (Paperback)

by Ngugi wa Thiong'o (Author)
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Book Description
Who is Matigari? Is he young or old? Dead or living... or even Jesus Christ? These are the questions asked by the people when a man who has survived a war for independence emerges from the mountains. Matigari is in search of his family, the rebuilding of his home and the start of a new and peaceful future. But his search becomes a quest for truth and justice as he finds the people still dispossessed and the land he loves ruled by corruption, fear, and misery. Rumor springs up that a man with superhuman powers has risen to renew the freedom struggle. The novel races towards its climax as Matigari realizes that words alone cannot defeat the enemy. He vows to use force of arms to achieve his true liberation. Lyrical and hilarious in turn, Matigari is a memorable satire on the betrayal of human ideals and on the bitter experience of post-independence African society. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Text: English (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Heinemann (June 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0435905465
  • ISBN-13: 978-0435905460
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #890,063 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #31 in  Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > African > East African

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