ARGONAUT BOOKS

First published in 1975, 'Secret Lives & Other Stories' brings together a range of Ngõugõi wa Thiongo's early and later political short stories. From tales of the meeting between magic and superstition, and the modernising forces of colonialism, to the pervasive threat of nature, this collection celebrates the storytelling might of one of Africa's best-loved writers. Reviews A tremendous writer... It's hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong'oGuardianOne of Kenya's greatest storytellersFinancial TimesA visionary writerDa...Read More