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Kintu: From the winner of the Jhalak Prize, 2021 by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi takes readers on an enchanting journey through Uganda's vibrant history and complex heritage. This award-winning debut novel intricately tells the tale of the Kintu clan, exploring themes of destiny, legacy, and resilience in a narrative that resonates across cultures.
Set against the backdrop of 1750 Uganda, the story follows Kintu Kidda as he embarks on a dangerous quest to pledge loyalty to the new leader of the Buganda kingdom. Little does Kintu know, his pilgrimage triggers a curse that will haunt his descendants for generations. Makumbi, hailed by The Economist as Uganda's literary powerhouse, artfully blends oral traditions with historical narratives, resulting in a captivating tapestry of clan and country.
Key Features of Kintu:
Through the struggles of Kintu's descendants as they confront their ancestral burdens, Kintu emerges as more than just a novel; it’s a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. Prepare to be enthralled by this remarkable tale that uncovers the enduring legacy of the Kintu clan.
ISBN: | 9781786074430 |
Author: | Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Oneworld Publications |
Publisher: | Oneworld Publications |
Dimensions: | 196 x 178 x 32 mm |
Publication Date: | 04 October, 2018 |
Pagination: | 432 pages |
Weight: | 382g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’