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The State Visit,Used
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A recently published play from the prolific Nigerian poet, dramatist and literary critic, which testifies to the author's commitment to socially relevant art and artistic activism for which he is justifiably renowned. The play tells the story of Yankeland, an imaginary African country, where the country's natural and donated wealth is in the hands of a few corrupt rulers in cahoots with the American military. The powerful prey on the exploited masses, whilst upholding a facade of godfearing morality. The play is written in the style of street theatre and producs a biting and dramatic satire on political authoritarianism and ignorance, which the author holds responsible for the backwardness of many African countries.The play does however show that such oppression is being challenged; and that the natural inclination of human beings is towards resistance and solidarity, for which Osundare's characters demonstrate great capacity.The courage, unambiguous criticism and optimism in the future are reflected in the performance history of the play itself, which was first staged at the Arts Theatre at the University of Ibadan in 1997, during the time of one of Nigeria's most repressive military dictatorships.
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- Q: What is 'The State Visit' about? A: 'The State Visit' is a play by Nigerian poet and dramatist Niyi Osundare that explores themes of political corruption and social injustice in an imaginary African country called Yankeland, where wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few corrupt rulers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The State Visit'? A: The author of 'The State Visit' is Niyi Osundare, a renowned Nigerian poet, dramatist, and literary critic.
- Q: What is the format of 'The State Visit'? A: 'The State Visit' is available in a paperback format, making it easy to read and handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'The State Visit' have? A: 'The State Visit' contains 68 pages.
- Q: When was 'The State Visit' published? A: 'The State Visit' was published on September 5, 2000.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used copy of 'The State Visit' is listed as being in good condition, indicating it has been well-maintained.
- Q: What themes does 'The State Visit' address? A: 'The State Visit' addresses themes of political authoritarianism, social injustice, and the struggle for resistance and solidarity among oppressed people.
- Q: Is 'The State Visit' suitable for educational purposes? A: 'The State Visit' is suitable for educational purposes, particularly for discussions on literature, political science, and African studies due to its rich thematic content.
- Q: What style is 'The State Visit' written in? A: 'The State Visit' is written in the style of street theatre, incorporating satire to critique political issues.
- Q: Where was 'The State Visit' first staged? A: 'The State Visit' was first staged at the Arts Theatre at the University of Ibadan in 1997.