Homecoming
In this collection of essays on African and Caribbean literature, culture, and politics, Ngugi wa Thiong’o delivers a groundbreaking critique of colonialism and capitalism in postcolonial Africa.
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.
Homecoming is 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.
‘One of the greatest writers of our time.’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
‘A tremendous writer... It’s hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong’o.’ Guardian
‘One of Africa’s greatest writers.’ New York Times
Ngugi wa Thiong'o 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 Homecoming 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, The Perfect Nine 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.
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