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Death and the King's Horseman: Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Contexts, Criticism, Norton,Used
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This Norton Critical Edition of Death and the King's Horseman is the only student edition available in the United States. 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 decisionmaking, 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. 'Backgrounds and Sources' helps readers understand Death and the King's Horseman's traditional African contexts and the role of theater in African culture. Included are a map of Yorubaland, discussions of Yoruban religious beliefs and cultural traditions, Soyinka on the various forms that theater has taken in African culture in order to survive, and Anthony Appiah on Soyinka's struggle with the problem of African identity in the creation of Death and the King's Horseman. Commentary on the play as both a theatrical production and a classroom text is provided by Gerald Moore, Tanure Ojaide, and Martin Rohmer.'Criticism' collects nine major essays on the play and the difficulties it presents to readers. Contributors include D. S. Izevbaye, Eldred Durosimi Jones, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Biodun Jeyifo, Wole Soyinka, Joan Hepburn, Adebayo Williams, David Richards, and Olakunle George.A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.
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- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures five point two inches in length, zero point six inches in width, and eight point four inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains two hundred twenty-eight pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Wole Soyinka.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is classified under British and Irish literature.
- Q: What themes are explored in this play? A: The play addresses themes of cultural conflict, tragic decision-making, and psychological mindsets.
- Q: How do I read this play? A: You can read the play as a standalone text, and it is suitable for both academic and personal reading.
- Q: Is this book suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, the book is designed for classroom use with commentary and critical essays.
- Q: What additional resources are included in the book? A: The book includes an introduction, explanatory annotations, a chronology, and a selected bibliography.
- Q: Who provides commentary on the play? A: Commentary is provided by Gerald Moore, Tanure Ojaide, and Martin Rohmer.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for essays? A: Yes, the collected essays and bibliography make it a valuable reference for academic work.
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