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Bill Aitken, writer who adopted India as ‘father’ of hippies, dies at 90
The Scottish-born Mr. Aitken followed what would become the Hippie Trail to India in 1959 and wrote books exploring the ...
At age 87, Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o remains impassioned about the power of language
Kenyan literary giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is 87 and has struggled with his health in recent years, but he still hopes to complete a new book.