Description
Set in the nineteenth century amid competing wars for land and authority, this novel follows Densu, a young man whose life is shattered when he is framed for the murder of a royal heir. As colonial pressures intensify and rival African powers struggle over territory, Densu’s search for truth draws him into a wider conflict about identity, justice, and who gets to define legitimacy. Through the presence of “healers” and the communities they serve, the story explores how healing—spiritual, political, and personal—can resist both external domination and internal betrayal. With Ayi Kwei Armah’s incisive, socially charged style, the book becomes a meditation on collective memory, moral responsibility, and the enduring fight to reclaim agency in a fractured world.
Available Editions
paperback
Per Ankh
Published Jan 1, 2000
358 pages
ISBN: 2911928040
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Healers by Ayi Kwei Armah.