Wole Soyinka and Modern Tragedy: A Study of Dramatic Theory and Practice

by Ketu H. Katrak

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The tragic drama of Nigeria's leading playwright, Wole Soyinka, is the focus of this in-depth study. Ketu H. Katrak explores Soyinka's concept of the tragic experience as it relates to Yoruba culture and analyzes the unique features of his theory of tragedy which blends Yoruba traditional drama with Western tragic forms. Opening with a biographical overview of Soyinka's life and career, Katrak addresses the major issues presented by Soyinka in his...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313240744

ISBN13:9780313240744

Release Date:June 1986

Publisher:Praeger

Length:204 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

British & Irish Criticism & Theory Drama Education & Reference English Literature History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Literature & Fiction

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