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In the house of the interpreter

In the house of the interpreter

A Memoir
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
256
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

This memoir chronicles the high school years of a world-renowned Kenyan novelist, poet, and critic, spanning 1955-1959. It offers a personal account of his formative experiences during the Mau Mau Uprising and the end of British colonial rule in Africa. The narrative explores a haunting childhood and the early development of a political dissident.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveComplexIntellectual
Coming of Age

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society Biography

Authors

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo

Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo is a Kenyan author who writes about the social and political history of East Africa. He is the author of A Grain of Wheat and Petals of

Frequently asked questions

  • How does this memoir connect to Ngũgĩ wa Thiong\u2019o's other works?

    This memoir serves as a prequel to Ngũgĩ wa Thiong2019o's earlier autobiographical work, Dreams in a Time of War, covering his high school years after his primary school experiences. It further develops themes of colonial education and the formation of identity that are central to his broader literary output.

  • Is this book part of a larger series?

    This memoir is the second volume in Ngũgĩ wa Thiong2019o's autobiographical series, following Dreams in a Time of War. It continues his personal narrative through a specific period of his youth.