Death and the king's horseman
by Wole Soyinka
- ISBN
- 0413695506
Death and the king's horseman is a drama, yoruba book by Wole Soyinka.
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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].
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Death and the king's horseman is a Drama, Yoruba, Suicide, Prevention, Fathers and sons book.
What is Death and the king's horseman about?+
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 an...
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Death and the king's horseman was written by Wole Soyinka.