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Death and the King's Horseman

by Wole Soyinka
₱440.55
Death and the King's Horseman
Death and the King's Horseman

Cultural collision precipitates tragic, individual quandaries.

If you're intrigued by plays exploring the profound impacts of cultural interference, then Wole Soyinka's "Death and the King's Horseman" is an essential read. You'll find yourself immersed in a profoundly dramatic narrative that questions the very nature of tradition versus colonial authority. Set in Nigeria, it's both a politically charged piece and a deeply personal human story. This edition, enriched with annotations, allows for a fuller understanding and appreciation of this 20th-century masterpiece.

  • Premio letterario Giuseppe Acerbi (1993)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Death and the King's Horseman

by Wole Soyinka
₱440.55
ISBN: 9780413695505
Authors: Wole Soyinka
Publisher: A&C Black
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama
Related Topics: Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 4506 readers)

Description

Elesin Oba, the King's Horseman, has a single destiny. When the King dies, he must commit ritual suicide and lead his King's favorite horse and dog through the passage to the world of the ancestors. A British colonial officer, Pilkings, intervenes. The action of the play is as inevitable and eloquent as in a clash of values and cultures so fundamental that tragedy ensues: a tragedy for each individual, each tribe. This play, by the winner of a Nobel Prize for Literature, puts exciting political theatre back on the agenda ... a masterpiece of 20th century drama. Methuen Student Editions are expertly annotated texts of a wide range of plays from the modern and classic repertoires. As well as the complete text of the play itself, the volume contains a chronology of the playwright's life and work; an introduction giving the background to the play; a discussion of the various interpretations; an interview with Wole Soyinka; and notes on individual words and phrases in the text.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Cultural collision precipitates tragic, individual quandaries.

If you're intrigued by plays exploring the profound impacts of cultural interference, then Wole Soyinka's "Death and the King's Horseman" is an essential read. You'll find yourself immersed in a profoundly dramatic narrative that questions the very nature of tradition versus colonial authority. Set in Nigeria, it's both a politically charged piece and a deeply personal human story. This edition, enriched with annotations, allows for a fuller understanding and appreciation of this 20th-century masterpiece.

  • Premio letterario Giuseppe Acerbi (1993)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.