The River Between
The River Between by Ngugi wa Thiong’o is presented in this 50th-anniversary edition published by Penguin on April 28, 2015. This novel captures the complexities of life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white settlement, focusing on the Gikuyu people’s struggle between embracing a new religion and adhering to their ancestral customs. With a page count of 176, this edition offers readers a chance to engage with a significant work of African literature.
In The River Between, readers will find a poignant exploration of cultural heritage and the impact of colonialism on traditional societies. The narrative delves into the tensions faced by the Gikuyu as they navigate the challenges posed by external influences and internal divisions. This edition not only preserves the original text but also invites reflection on the broader themes of identity and change within a historical context.
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A 50th-anniversary edition of one of the most powerful novels by the great Kenyan author and Nobel Prize nominee
A legendary work of African literature, this moving and eye-opening novel lucidly captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned. The River Between explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white settlement. Faced with a choice between an alluring new religion and their own ancestral customs, the Gikuyu people are torn between those who fear the unknown and those who see beyond it.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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