About “Matigari”

Matigari is a man who emerges from the mountains after the war for independence in an unnamed country, claiming to seek his family and to rebuild a peaceful future. As he searches, he encounters widespread corruption, dispossession, and suffering, leading him to conclude that only the use of force can achieve true liberation, prompting him to vow to fight against the oppressive forces that have betrayed the ideals of independence.

Book details

Published
1989
Latest edition
1989 · ISBN 9780435905460
ISBN
9780435905460

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How many pages is Matigari?

Matigari by Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo has 192 pages.

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