The Perfect Nine (Paperback)
Ngõugõi, wa Thiongo (Author)
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In his first attempt at the epic form, Ngugi tells the story of the founding of the Gikuyu people of Kenya, from a strongly feminist perspective. A verse narrative, blending folklore, mythology, adventure and allegory, 'The Perfect Nine' chronicles the efforts the Gikuyu founders made to find partners for their ten beautiful daughters and the challenges they set for the 99 suitors who seek their hands in marriage.
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One of the greatest writers of our timeChimamanda Ngozi AdichieA vivid, exhilarating tale with a surprisingly modern philosophy that emphasises the importa...
ISBN (SKU)
9781911215998
Pages
240
Weight
210g
Dimensions
198x129x18
Imprint
Harvill Secker
Published
07, October, 2020
Genres
Poetry & Drama
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