A GRAIN OF WHEAT
by Thiong'o, Ngugi Wa
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0435900366
- ISBN 13
- 9780435900366
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About This Item
Heinemann, 1986. Heinemann, 1986, 8vo, 213 pages, later printing. Softcover edition in near fine condition.. Paperback. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
A Grain of Wheat is the third and best-known novel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, a novelist from Kenya. The novel weaves several stories together during the state of emergency in Kenya's struggle for independence (1952–1959), focusing on the quiet Mugo, whose life is ruled by a dark secret. The plot revolves around his home village's preparations for Kenya's independence day celebration.
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- Cape Cod Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- GD011164
- Title
- A GRAIN OF WHEAT
- Author
- Thiong'o, Ngugi Wa
- Format/Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0435900366
- ISBN 13
- 9780435900366
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1986
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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