Red Strangers
Red Strangers by Elspeth Huxley, published by Penguin Books Limited on May 4, 2006, is a historical fiction novel that explores the impact of colonialism in early twentieth-century Kenya. The narrative follows brothers Matu and Muthegi, who are raised in accordance with their Kikuyu customs. Their lives take a dramatic turn with the arrival of European colonizers, referred to as the “red” strangers, leading to significant changes in their community and traditions.
Readers will find a detailed depiction of the brothers’ experiences as they navigate the challenges posed by foreign laws and the spread of unfamiliar diseases that traditional practices cannot combat. The story delves into themes of family life and the clash between ancient Kikuyu beliefs and the encroaching European influence. With 432 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at the historical and cultural shifts faced by the Kikuyu tribe, making it a significant addition to the literary canon on colonial narratives.
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Growing up in Kenya in the early twentieth century, the brothers Matu and Muthegi are raised according to customs that, they are told, have existed since the beginning of the world. But when the �red� strangers come, sunburned Europeans who seek to colonize their homeland, the lives of the two Kikuyu tribesmen begin to change in dramatic new ways. Soon, their people are overwhelmed by unknown diseases that traditional magic seems powerless to control. And as the strangers move across the land, the tribe rapidly finds itself forced to obey foreign laws that seem at best bizarre, and that at worst entirely contradict the Kikuyu�s own ancient ways, rituals and beliefs.
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