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The title of the novel is said to have been taken from the Gospel According to St. John, 12:24. There are several different stories woven together in the main plot.
The stories take place during the time of emergency when Kenya was on the verge of attaining independence from the British colonial rule.
Literature Help: A Grain of Wheat
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters6
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis
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