Description
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's seminal work, *Decolonising the Mind*, powerfully argues for the liberation of the African mind from the linguistic and cultural chains forged by colonialism. Drawing on personal experience, including his own imprisonment and exile, Ngũgĩ dissects how colonial languages have systematically devalued indigenous cultures and languages, thereby hindering true intellectual and creative freedom. This collection of essays is a profound call to reclaim and celebrate African languages and voices, asserting their inherent value and essential role in decolonizing thought and fostering genuine self-determination.
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paperback
East African Publishers
Published Jan 1, 1986
132 pages
ISBN: 9789966466846
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First Published
1986
Language
eng
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