for I had reached a point in my life when I came to view wo… - Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

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for I had reached a point in my life when I came to view words differently. A closer look at language could reveal the secret of life.

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About Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (5 January 1938 – 28 May 2025) was a Kenyan author of fiction and nonfiction. He used to publish in the English language but later primarily wrote in his native language of Gikuyu. He often wrote on topics regarding colonialism, language, and theatre.

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Alternative Names: James Ngugi • James Thiong'o Ngugi • Ngugi wa Thiong'o • Ngugi wa Thiongo

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for I had reached a point in my life when I came to view words differently. A closer look at language could reveal the secret of life. - Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

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