Kategorier Varumärken

The Perfect Nine (pocket, eng)

*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE.* 'One of the greatest writers of our time' Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Perfect Nine is a glorious epic about the founding of Kenya's Gikuyu people and the ideals of beauty, courage and unity.Gikuyu and Mumbi settled on the peaceful and bounteous foot of Mount Kenya after fleeing war and hunger. When ninety-nine suitors arrive on their land, seeking to marry their famously beautiful daughters, called The Perfect Nine, the parents ask their daughters to choose for themselves, but to choose wisely.First the young women must embark on a treacherous quest with the suitors, to find a magical cure for their youngest sister, Warigia, who cannot walk. As they journey up the mountain, the number of suitors diminishes and the sisters put their sharp minds and bold hearts to the test, conquering fear, doubt, hunger and many menacing ogres, as they attempt to return home. But it is perhaps Warigia's unexpected adventure that will be most challenging of all.Blending folklore, mythology and allegory, Ngugi wa Thiong'o chronicles the adventures of Gikuyu and Mumbi, and how their brave daughters became the matriarchs of the Gikuyu clans, in stunning verse, with all the epic elements of danger, humour and suspense.'A tremendous writer... it's hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong'o' Guardian    Format Pocket   Omfång 240 sidor   Språk Engelska   Förlag Random House UK   Utgivningsdatum 2023-06-08   ISBN 9781784706784  . Böcker.
*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE.* 'One of the greatest writers of our time' Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Perfect Nine is a glorious epic about the founding of Kenya's Gikuyu people and the ideals of beauty, courage and unity.Gikuyu and Mumbi settled on the peaceful and bounteous foot of Mount Kenya after fleeing war and hunger. When ninety-nine suitors arrive on their land, seeking to marry their famously beautiful daughters, called The Perfect Nine, the parents ask their daughters to choose for themselves, but to choose wisely.First the young women must embark on a treacherous quest with the suitors, to find a magical cure for their youngest sister, Warigia, who cannot walk. As they journey up the mountain, the number of suitors diminishes and the sisters put their sharp minds and bold hearts to the test, conquering fear, doubt, hunger and many menacing ogres, as they attempt to return home. But it is perhaps Warigia's unexpected adventure that will be most challenging of all.Blending folklore, mythology and allegory, Ngugi wa Thiong'o chronicles the adventures of Gikuyu and Mumbi, and how their brave daughters became the matriarchs of the Gikuyu clans, in stunning verse, with all the epic elements of danger, humour and suspense.'A tremendous writer... it's hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong'o' Guardian    Format Pocket   Omfång 240 sidor   Språk Engelska   Förlag Random House UK   Utgivningsdatum 2023-06-08   ISBN 9781784706784  . Böcker.

The Perfect Nine (pocket, eng)

*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE.* 'One of the greatest writers of our time' Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Perfect Nine is a glorious epic about the founding of Kenya's Gikuyu people and the ideals of beauty, courage and unity.Gikuyu and Mumbi settled on the peaceful and bounteous foot of Mount Kenya after fleeing war and hunger. When ninety-nine suitors arrive on their land, seeking to marry their famously beautiful daughters, called The Perfect Nine, the parents ask their daughters to choose for themselves, but to choose wisely.First the young women must embark on a treacherous quest with the suitors, to find a magical cure for their youngest sister, Warigia, who cannot walk. As they journey up the mountain, the number of suitors diminishes and the sisters put their sharp minds and bold hearts to the test, conquering fear, doubt, hunger and many menacing ogres, as they attempt to return home. But it is perhaps Warigia's unexpected adventure that will be most challenging of all.Blending folklore, mythology and allegory, Ngugi wa Thiong'o chronicles the adventures of Gikuyu and Mumbi, and how their brave daughters became the matriarchs of the Gikuyu clans, in stunning verse, with all the epic elements of danger, humour and suspense.'A tremendous writer... it's hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong'o' Guardian Format Pocket Omfång 240 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Random House UK Utgivningsdatum 2023-06-08 ISBN 9781784706784

Detaljer

Pris 169kr
Storlek -
Kategori bocker

Ladda ner appen

Köp, sälj & upptäck med PLICK

Hur funkar Plick?

Hur köper jag på Plick?

Köp din nya outfit på Plick. Tänk på de där skorna eller den där klänningen du alltid drömt om men inte riktigt haft råd med. Börja med att skapa en profil. En sökning bort kanske du hittar drömplagget till en tiondel av priset. Vågar du chansa på att inte skapa ett konto?

1. Sök

Öppna dörren till 100- tusentals second handplagg

2. Snacka

Kom överrens med säljaren och plagget kan bli ditt på några sekunder!

3. Köp!

Hur säljer jag på Plick?

Sälj dina bortglömda favoriter i appen. Har du tänkt på alla gamla favoritplagg som hamnar längre och längre in i garderoben? Med Plick får du en chans att ge dem nytt liv och dessutom tjänar du en slant på det. Din garderob kan vara en guldgruva för någon annan!

1. Fota

Fota plagget på dig själv eller häng det på en galge.

2. Tagga

Beskriv ditt plagg och gör det tillgängligt för andra fashionistas

3. Sälj!

Hämta appen!

Hej!

I plick-appen har du fri tillgång till alla funktioner och kan gratis lägga upp saker till försäljning. ladda hem appen gratis för att köpa, sälja, följa och likea. plick finns på App Store och Google Play!

Gå till App Store Gå till Google Play Android app on Google Play