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Literary Fiction· Kenya

Weep Not, Child

by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Aggregate Editorial Score10/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1964English
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About This Book

Weep Not, Child by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1964. Njoroge, a young Kenyan boy, puts his faith in education as the path to freedom while the Mau Mau uprising rages around his family. Ngũgĩ's debut is the first novel in English by a writer from East Africa. Themes of education, colonialism, Kenya run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1964.

Book Details

AuthorNgũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Published1964
Country of Origin🇰🇪 Kenya
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780435908546
Editorial Score10/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇰🇪 Kenya

This book is part of Kenya's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
196410
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About the Author
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Kenya
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weep Not, Child about?

Njoroge, a young Kenyan boy, puts his faith in education as the path to freedom while the Mau Mau uprising rages around his family. Ngũgĩ's debut is the first novel in English by a writer from East Africa.

Who wrote Weep Not, Child?

Weep Not, Child was written by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, from Kenya. First published in 1964.

What awards has Weep Not, Child won?

Weep Not, Child has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1964.

Is Weep Not, Child worth reading?

Weep Not, Child is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in education, colonialism, Kenya.

Where can I buy Weep Not, Child?

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What category is Weep Not, Child?

Weep Not, Child is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Weep Not, Child from?

Weep Not, Child originates from Kenya's literary tradition. Explore more books from Kenya on our country page.

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