Pre-colonial And Post-colonial Drama And Theatre In Africa - Softcover

9780865439689: Pre-colonial And Post-colonial Drama And Theatre In Africa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865439680 ISBN 13: 9780865439689

Publisher: Africa Research & Publications, 2003

The last two decades saw an unprecedented upsurge of interest in African drama and theatre, as African playwrights bear witness to the strivings of African people as they challenge the vices that continue to plague the continent, including neo-colonialism, dictatorship, corruption, nepotism, inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, gender inequality and HIV/AIDS. These essays emphasise the organic continuity within the African literary tradition, between the pre-colonial and post-colonial forms of drama, and is a valuable resource for general readers and students alike.

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Synopsis

The last two decades of the twentieth century saw an unprecedented upsurge of interest in African drama and theatre, which is poised to continue into this century. As shown in this collection of essays written from different critical perspectives, African playwrights have clearly proven through their art that they are not only the witnesses but also the consciences of their societies. Their works bear witness to the striving of African people as they challenge the problems that continue to plague the continent, including neo-colonialism, dictatorship, corruption, nepotism, inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, gender inequality and HIV/AIDS. This book, which also emphasises the existence of a link or a sense of organic continuity within the African literary tradition, between the pre-colonial and post-colonial forms of drama and theatre, will appeal to theatre and drama lovers as well as being an invaluable guide to students and scholars of African literature and society.

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