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Wole Soyinka and Modern Tragedy

- A Study of Dramatic Theory and Practice

About Wole Soyinka and Modern Tragedy

The tragic drama of Nigeria's leading playwright, Wole Soyinka, is the focus of this in-depth study. 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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780313240744
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 204
  • Published:
  • June 24, 1986
  • Dimensions:
  • 220x140x13 mm.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: October 18, 2024

Description of Wole Soyinka and Modern Tragedy

The tragic drama of Nigeria's leading playwright, Wole Soyinka, is the focus of this in-depth study. 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.

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