Socio-Cultural Vistas in Ngugi Wa Thiong'O'S The River between and Weep not, Child

Like vibrant and pragmatic Indian socio-cultural scenario along with its rich heritage, the socio cultural heritage of African society enfolds social, moral, ethical and intellectual values in its bosom for making human life livable in a balanced way. Being a prolific writer, Ngugi wa Thiong o explores the varied and unexplored spectrum of African culture through his creative and realistic artistic vision. He is known for his care and concern for common man, human values, for warmth, for love and understanding; his tender evocation of the land, his celebration of its fertility and the ecological notion of the link between human life and mother land. The adverse, deep and lasting effects of colonism on the psyche of local masses is narrated by Ngugi in a heart rendering manner.