{"product_id":"homecoming-paperback-11","title":"Homecoming - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNgugi Wa Thiong'o\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIme Ikiddeh\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this collection of essays on African and Caribbean literature, culture, and politics, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNgugi \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewa Thiong'o delivers a groundbreaking critique of colonialism and capitalism in postcolonial Africa. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In these essays, Ngugi wa Thiong'o eloquently interweaves a range of issues including religious oppression, consumerism, and independence with the powerful intellect and passion that has come to characterise his writing. These pieces are essential for readers wishing to uncover a critical perspective on African society and culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomecoming \u003c\/i\u003eis a groundbreaking collection intended to provoke and encourage thoughtful debate on how best to 'restore the creative glory of Africa and of all Africans' in the wake of postcolonialism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'One of the greatest writers of our time.' \u003cb\u003eChimamanda Ngozi Adichie \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A tremendous writer... It's hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong'o.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'One of Africa's greatest writers.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNgugi wa Thiong'o\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Limuru, Kenya in 1938 and was educated at Makerere University College and the University of Leeds. He is internationally renowned for his novels, short stories, plays, and non-fiction. He wrote \u003ci\u003eHomecoming\u003c\/i\u003e while teaching at the University of Nairobi before being imprisoned by the Kenyan government in 1977 due to his work's strong political messages. Since then, he has been the recipient of over ten honourary doctorates and received numerous awards for his literary and non-fiction work. His novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Nine\u003c\/i\u003e was longlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize. He is a perennial favourite to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Currently, he works as a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Irvine.\u003cbr\u003eFind out more by visiting ngugiwathiongo.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42726119211071,"sku":"9781035906024","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/dc4c82a14c5375ca3b2688498c983436.webp?v=1765109321","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/homecoming-paperback-11","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}