TY - BOOK AU - Thiong'o,Ngugi wa TI - WIZARD OF THE CROW SN - 9781784873356 U1 - F PY - 2023////01/01 CY - UK PB - Vintage KW - Fiction KW - Africa History 20th century Fiction KW - 1900-1999 KW - Africa KW - Humorous fiction KW - Political fiction KW - Satirical literature N1 - To honour the Ruler’s birthday, the Free Republic of Aburiria set out to build a tower; a modern wonder of the world that will reach the gates of Heaven. But behind this pillar of unity a battle for control of the Aburirian people rages. Among the contenders: the eponymous Wizard, an avatar of folklore and wisdom; the corrupt Christian Ministry; and the nefarious Global Bank. Informed by traditional African storytelling, Wizard of the Crow is widely considered Ngugi wa Thiong'o's masterpiece. ER -