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Ngüli's 'Devil on the Cross' paperback book cover, featuring a beige background with black text and a central colorful illustration of a figure in an orange patterned suit.hprinted publisher and copyright text on a warm tan/beige background.The back cover of a book titled 'Deil in the Grass' by Heinemann African Writers Series, featuring a beige background with black text, a small black-and-white illustration, and a barcode at the bottom.

Devil on the Cross Ngugi wa Thiong'o Heinemann African Writers Series Paperback

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Author: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Title: Devil on the Cross
Translation: Translated from the Gĩkũyũ by the author
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
Place: Oxford, England
Edition: Later printing of the 1987 edition; first English publication 1982
Format: Trade paperback
Series: African Writers Series
Page Count: 254
ISBN: 0435908448
Preservation: Preserved in an archival protective envelope.

Written during Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s imprisonment in Kenya, Devil on the Cross combines storytelling, satire, and allegory in a powerful examination of corruption and exploitation.

The novel follows Wariinga, a young Kenyan woman confronting injustice in her working and personal life. Her experiences lead into a wider portrayal of a society in which wealth and power come at the expense of ordinary people. Drawing on oral storytelling traditions, Ngũgĩ blends realism with fantastical scenes to create a distinctive work of political fiction.

Originally written in Gĩkũyũ and translated into English by Ngũgĩ himself, the novel also reflects his commitment to African languages and cultural independence. This Heinemann African Writers Series edition belongs to the publishing tradition that brought major African voices to an international readership.

Condition: Very Good Plus. No spine creases. Preserved in an archival protective envelope.
Provenance: From the estate of Doane Perry.