“This is a wonderful book to teach a course on postcolonial African literature. Students find Lawino’s spirit engaging, the poetry nonthreatening, and the central conflict between African and European culture meaningful. They also appreciate the humor. As an example of postcolonial literature, it serves to highlight many of the field’s primary themes: language; religion; orality vs. scribal; tradition vs. “progress,” and more.” — Martin McKinsey, University of New Hampshire

This is a great piece for looking at post-colonial Africa as well as at changing gender roles and expectations. It gives voice to a subaltern consciousness. It pairs well with Armah’s The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born. It is excellent for history, literature, and post-colonial studies.” — Paul Bjerk, Texas Tech University

“It is my favorite book to teach for my Third World Literature class. I am happy it’s back in print.” — Christine Ohale, Chicago State University

“These sequences are among the treasures of East African poetry and poetics.” — William Shullenberger, Sarah Lawrence College

“It is simply refreshing to have this vital title and seminal contribution to the development of African literature back on our shelves. Thank you immensely. I missed not having it to teach.” — Tess Onwueme, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire