Bibliograph

Kirinyaga, a fable of Utopia, Mike Resnick

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Kirinyaga, a fable of Utopia, Mike Resnick

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Kirinyaga

Oclc number

62690837843815

Responsibility statement

Mike Resnick

Sub title

a fable of Utopia

Summary

The Kikuyus of Kenya emigrate en masse to a planet in space in a revolt against modern life. Ruled by a witch doctor, they pursue their tribal customs--killing unwanted babies as well as the old and the infirm--but ultimately progress begins to encroach there, too

Table Of Contents

Prologue; One perfect morning, with jackals -- Kirinyaga -- For I have touched the sky -- Bwana -- The manamouki -- Song of a dry river -- The lotus and the spear -- A little knowledge -- When the old gods die -- Epilogue; The land of nod

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