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Poet, novelist, and essayist, Majorie Macgoye is one of Kenya's most distinguished writers, sometimes referred to as "the mother of Kenyan literature." First U.S. publication of major African author. Published in tandem with The Present Moment (another novel) will attract critical attention. Originally published by Heinemann (London), paperback edition by Virago.

© 2000 The Feminist Press at CUNY (Ebook): 9781558617070

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Ebook: December 1, 2000

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