A Grain of WheatNgugi takes the reader back to the days preceding Kenya's independence. Mugo, a farmer and hero in the eyes of the villagers, is asked to deliver a speech during the Uhuru celebrations, to be held in memory of his friend Kihika. He refuses to make a speech and turns out to be a traitor. |
Contents
I | 1 |
II | 10 |
III | 18 |
IV | 33 |
V | 48 |
VI | 57 |
VII | 70 |
VIII | 122 |
XI | 163 |
XII | 167 |
XIII | 178 |
XIV | 203 |
XV | 224 |
XVI | 232 |
XVII | 239 |
XVIII | 244 |
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