He also wrote the essay Decolonising the Mind, which explained his decision to start writing in his native language, Kikuyu.
In one work by this author,  Dr. Van Dyke's habit of slapping the buttocks of African workers is remembered by Karanja, who works at Githima Library. Another of his works ends with Thoni committing suicide after her husband Remi rejects her. He also wrote the essay Decolonising the Mind, which explained his decision to start writing in his native language, Kikuyu. This author of the play The Black Hermit is best known for a novel about Mugo's betrayal of Kihika and one in which Munira burns down Wanja's brothel. For 10 points, name this Kenyan author of A Grain of Wheat and Petals of Blood.
In one work by this author,  Dr. Van Dyke's habit of slapping the buttocks of African workers is remembered by Karanja, who works at Githima Library.
Ng?g? wa Thiong'o [or James {Ngugi}]