Soyinka, Wole
Death and the King's Horseman (Modern Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780413333605
- author:
- Soyinka, Wole
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1975
- Pages:
- 84
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Death and the King's Horseman by Wole Soyinka is a powerful exploration of cultural identity and the clash of values. When the king dies, Elesin Oba is faced with a single destiny: to commit ritual suicide and lead his horse and dog through the passage to the world of the ancestors. However, British Colonial Officer Pilkings intervenes, arresting Elesin and preventing his fate from being fulfilled. This tragic confrontation raises fundamental questions about the clash of cultures and the inevitability of tragedy. A masterpiece of 20th century drama, this play is a thought-provoking work that explores the complexities of human experience.
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