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Matigari by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

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Book name: Matigari (2024)
Category: Allegorical
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Language: Gikuyu
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1987, midnight
"Matigari" is a novel set in a post-colonial African nation, where the protagonist, who is a freedom fighter, emerges from the forest after the country's liberation, intent on finding justice and peace. However, he finds a society still deeply entrenched in corruption and oppression. The narrative uses allegory and symbolism to explore themes of justice, truth, and the fight against inequality. The protagonist's quest for justice becomes a threat to the government, leading to a manhunt for a man who is merely a myth. The 3520th greatest book of all time

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

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