Ngugi Wa Thiong'o (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521480062)

Simon Gikandi's study offers a comprehensive analysis of all the published works of the influential Kenyan dramatist, novelist, and critic Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Gikandi traces Ngugi's literary career from the 1960s through to his role in shaping a radical culture in East Africa in the 1970s and his imprisonment and exile in the 1980s. Focusing also on Ngugi's engagement with nationalism, empire and postcoloniality, this book provides fresh insight into the author's life and the historical and cultural context surrounding his work.

Author: Simon Gikandi
ISBN-10: 052148006X
ISBN-13: 9780521480062
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/11/2000
Pages: 342
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 8.81h x 5.71w x 0.91d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2001 pg. 304