ChakaThomas Mofolo's final novel and masterpiece, Chaka captures the phenomenal rise and fall of the great Zulu king. One of the earliest modern literary classics from Southern Africa, Chaka, is the tragic tale of a warrior-king and his insatiable hunger for power. Told in a mythic style, Chaka follows the torments of the Zulu king's early life, his rapid ascension to the throne, and the prophesied events that lead to his downfall. 'Chaka is a beautifully dark and twisted take on the true life story of the Zulu King ... built around one of the most enigmatic and memorable literary figures you'd ever encounter.' Ainehi Edoro |
Contents
Chaka Kills a Lion | |
Chaka is Visited by the King of the Deep Pool | |
Chaka Leaves Home in Flight | |
Chaka Meets Isanusi | |
Isanusi Strengthens Chaka with Medicine | |
Chaka Captures Zwide | |
The Death of Senzangakhona | |
Noliwa | |
Chaka and Isanusi at Senzangakhonas Grave | |
Chaka is Installed as His Fathers Successor | |
Zwide Kills Dingiswayo Chaka Acquires Dingiswayos Kingship | |
The New National Name | |
The Reforms and Changes Brought About by Chaka | |
Chaka Arrives at DingiswayosHe Kills a Madman The Battle of Zwide | |
Ndlebe and Malunga Come to Chaka | |
The Death of Noliwa | |
The Killing of the Cowards | |
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