Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
When the Ancient Tree Falls

When the Ancient Tree Falls

Ojuok, Jared Onyango

Paperback

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 991440989X
ISBN13: 9789914409895
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Feb 24 2022
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.47 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

The Novel When the Ancient Tree Falls is set in a remote Kenyan village called Mumbo and depicts the traditional political, socio-cultural, and economic life of the Luo community. The story is about the accomplishments of Ngode Aganyo, a pre-colonial community leader in the land of Mumbo, a confederation of six related clans. He was a great warrior and a judicious leader who led his family with love and firmness which made him the epitome of good morals and economic attainment within his community. Aganyo's leadership exemplifies public participation in making key decisions through consensus building, structured organization of political administration, and well-planned leadership succession, both at family and community levels. Aganyo is keen on carrying forward the spirit of his forefathers by diligently observing the rituals, teaching the customs to the young generation, and leading by example in the noble cause of sharing. Upon his death, the clan structures remain stable and he is given a hero's send-off attended by a huge crowd of mourners.

The series of stories narrated through the thirteen chapters in the book highlight the various cultural practices among the Luo people. At the onset, the writer introduces Aganyo the patriarch, his family, clan, and his community. Aganyo's conflict resolution skills are exhibited when he brings two quarrelling brothers together in the spirit of peaceful resolution of riwo-luedo.

Also introduced are the values of hard work, courtesy, kinship ties, and generosity. The use of stories and proverbs to pass important information and teachings to young children is exemplified by all adult characters.

Also in

Literary Criticism

View All