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Death and the king's horseman by Wole Soyinka · Booklabria

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Wole Soyinka
Death and the king's horseman

HistorySocial life and customs

Death and the king's horseman

Name: Death and the king's horseman
Author: Wole Soyinka

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First published: 1975
Language: English
Editions: 11

Synopsis

Based on events that took place in 1946 in the ancient Yoruban city of Oyo, Soyinka's acclaimed and powerful play addresses classic issues of cultural conflict, tragic decision-making, and the psychological mindsets of individuals and groups. The text of the play is accompanied by an introduction and explanatory annotations for the many allusions to traditional Nigerian myth and culture [from Amazon].

Subjects: History
Social life and customs
Drama
Fathers and sons
British
Prevention
Set in: Nigeria
Time: 1946
Characters: Wole Soyinka

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