Chaka by Thomas Mofolo
This novel explores the life of Chaka, a legendary leader in Southern Africa who turns into a tyrant due to his insatiable thirst for power. The narrative focuses on his rise to power, his strategic military genius which leads to the expansion of the Zulu Empire, and his eventual downfall due to his increasing brutality and madness. The story is a blend of historical fact and folklore, creating a complex portrait of a man driven by ambition and consumed by his own power.
The 1462nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- South African
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 50,000
- Original Language
- Sesotho
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This book is on the following lists:
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)