Secret Lives & Other Stories

From a master storyteller hailed as "one of the greatest writers of our time," this essential collection of short stories offers a powerful look at a rapidly changing Africa. First published in 1975, the tales explore the dramatic clash between indigenous traditions, the imposing forces of colonialism, and the political disillusionment of a modernizing Kenya. Moving between magic and superstition to the struggles of fighters and martyrs, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's early writings hone the political and social commentary that defines his acclaimed novels. This volume is a celebration of Ngũgĩ's storytelling prowess, capturing the secret lives and deep conflicts within the African psyche.