Christian missionaries attempt to outlaw the female circumcision ritual and in the process create a terrible rift between the two Kikuyu communities on either side of the river. The people are torn between those who believe in Western/Christian education and the opportunities it will offer, and those who feel that only unquestioned loyalty to past traditions will save them. The growing conflict brings tragedy to a pair of young lovers who attempted to bridge the deepening chasm.
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Christian missionaries attempt to outlaw the female circumcision ritual and in the process create a terrible rift between the two Kikuyu communities on either side of the river. The people are torn between those who believe in Western/Christian education and the opportunities it will offer, and those who feel that only unquestioned loyalty to past traditions will save them. The growing conflict brings tragedy to a pair of young lovers who attempted to bridge the deepening chasm.
Imprint | Heinemann |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Heinemann African Writers Series |
Release date | 1989 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
First published | 1989 |
Authors | Ngugi Thiongo |
Dimensions | 197 x 128 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 152 |
Edition | Revised Ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-435-90548-4 |
Barcode | 9780435905484 |
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LSN | 0-435-90548-1 |