Wole Soyinka and Modern Tragedy: A Study of Dramatic Theory and Practice

by Ketu H. Katrak

Book Overview

The tragic drama of Nigeria's leading playwright, Wole Soyinka, is the focus of this in-depth study. Ketu H. Katrak explores Soyinka's concept of the tragic experience as it relates to Yoruba culture and analyzes the unique features of his theory of tragedy which blends Yoruba traditional drama with Western tragic forms. Opening with a biographical overview of Soyinka's life and career, Katrak addresses the major issues presented by Soyinka in his...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313240744
• ISBN13: 9780313240744
• Release Date: June 1986
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"