Ngugi wa Thiong'o
A major, first ever visit to the Book Festival in 2006 from one of the most important living African writers. A legend in his native Kenya, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, now world-renowned, was imprisoned for his opposition and insistence on writing in his native language. Here he launches his long-awaited new novel, Wizard of the Crow, a masterpiece of history and rich African storytelling.
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