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Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas

By (author) Ngugi wa Thiong'o

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A new collection of literary criticism and brilliant insights from one of the giants of contemporary thinking Who owns language? In Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas, Ngugi wa Thiong’o presents a series of essays that build on his vast wealth of work on language and its constructive role in national culture, history, and identity. Intricate, nuanced and accessible, it reaffirms the revolutionary power of African languages to fight back against both the psychic and material impacts of colonialism, past and present. With immense relevance to our present moment, Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas is a brilliant distillation of the enduring themes of Ngugi’s work and a vital addition to the library of one of the world’s greatest and most provocative writers.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming
Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd
Published date | 21 Aug 2025
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 224
Dimensions | 224 x 142 x 23mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 333g
ISBN | 978-0-2417-8097-8
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