Title: Death and the king's horseman
Description: Based on events that took place in 1946 in the ancient Yoruban city of Oyo, Soyinka's acclaimed and powerful play addresses classic issues of cultural conflict, tragic decision-making, and the psychological mindsets of individuals and groups. The text of the play is accompanied by an introduction and explanatory annotations for the many allusions to traditional Nigerian myth and culture [from Amazon].
Subjects: Drama, Yoruba (African people), Suicide, Prevention, Fathers and sons, British, History, Historical drama, Nigerian drama, Soyinka, wole, 1934-, African drama (english), Fiction (fictional works by one author), Political plays, Social life and customs, Dramaelesin, History--drama, Elesin, Pr9387.9.s6 d4 1998, 822, Fiction, general
Places: Nigeria
People: Elesin, Wole Soyinka
Time periods: 1946