Modern African Drama: 0 (Norton Critical Editions)

Modern African Drama: 0 (Norton Critical Editions)

by Biodun Jeyifo (Author), Biodun Jeyifo (Author)

Synopsis

Backgrounds and Criticism presents documents on modern African drama generally and on the assembled texts and authors specifically, including little-known materials. Featured are essays on Tawfik al-Hakim, Kateb Yacine, Athol Fugard, Wole Soyinka, Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin, Ama Ata Aidoo, Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, and Femi Osofisan.

A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography are included.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 672
Edition: Critical
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 19 Jun 2002

ISBN 10: 0393975290
ISBN 13: 9780393975291

Author Bio
Biodun Jeyifo is Professor of English at Cornell University, and a Nigerian native. His books include The Truthful Lie: Essays in a Sociology of African Drama, Wole Soyinka: A Voice of Africa, The Yoruba Popular Travelling Theatre of Nigeria, and Contemporary Nigerian Literature: A Retrospective and Prospective Exploration.