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Wole Soyinkaβs celebrated play dramatizes events in 1946 in the ancient Yoruban city of Oyo, delving into cultural clashes, fatal decisions, and the psychological mindsets that drive individuals and societies. Augmented by an introduction and notes, the work illuminates traditional Nigerian myth and cultural references.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Drama & Plays/Historical Drama
Authors: Wole Soyinka
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