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Thiong'o, Ngugi wa. A Grain of Wheat. New York: Penguin Books, 2012.
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A Grain of Wheat study guide contains a biography of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
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