The Trial of Dedan Kimathi

by Micere Githae Mugo and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Book Overview

This play depicts the circumstances surrounding the trial of one of the leaders of the Mau Mau revolution, Dedan Kimathi. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0435901915
• ISBN13: 9780435901912
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 85 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.8" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Insightful, prompting

I did this piece as part of class assingment. I like it for its depiction of a rather mysterious character, even in Kenya. The proud reference to African history is heartening, considering the publication date. The mimes and dances make it more than just the quintessential play. It is so rich in style, it would be a challenge to reproduce on stage. My reccommendation to anyone in search of African roots. an probably be considered as a good text for revisionist history.