Kintu

Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi is a sweeping epic that traces the lives of a Ugandan family over several generations, beginning with the tragic tale of Kintu Kidda, a man cursed after a devastating incident in the 18th century. As the story weaves through the personal and political turmoil of Uganda, it explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the impact of history on the present. With a rich narrative and vivid characters, Makumbi delves into the complexities of Ugandan society and the struggles of its people against the backdrop of colonialism and modernization.

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Kintu is a breathtaking debut from the winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and the Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction 2018. Celebrated as “a soaring and sublime epic,” this novel tells the compelling story of Kintu Kidda, who, in 1750, sets out for the capital to pledge loyalty to the new leader of the Buganda Kingdom. However, his journey triggers a curse that will haunt his family for generations. Makumbi weaves together the stories of Kintu’s descendants as they seek to break from the burden of their shared past and reconcile the inheritance of tradition and the modern world that is their future.

 

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Weight 0.382 kg
Dimensions 17.8 × 19.6 × 3.2 cm
Author

Format

Paperback

Pages

410

Publisher

One World Publications

Year Published

2018

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