The Athenian Sun in an African Sky: Modern African Adaptations

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The Athenian Sun in an African Sky: Modern African Adaptations of Classical Greek Tragedy
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Western literature has become more influential in Africa since the independence of many of that continentâ€™s countries in the early 1960s. In particular, Greek tragedy has grown as model and inspiration for African theatre artists. This work begins with a discussion of the affinity that modern-day African playwrights have for ancient Greek tragedy and the factors that determine their choice of classical texts and topics. The study concentrates on how African playwrights transplant the dramatic action and narrative of the Greek texts by rewriting both the performance codes and the cultural context. The methods by which African playwrights have adapted Greek tragedy and the ways in which the plays satisfy the prevailing principles of both cultures are examined. The plays are The Bacchae of Euripides by Wole Soyinka, Song of a Goat by J.P. Clark, The Gods Are Not to Blame by Ola Rotimi, Guy Butlerâ€™s Demea, Efua Sutherlandâ€™s Edufa, Orestes by Athol Fugard, The Song of Jacob Zulu by Tug Yourgrau, Femi Osofisanâ€™s Tegonni, Edward Kamau Brathwaiteâ€™s Odaleâ€™s Choice, The Island by Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona, and Sylvain Bembaâ€™s Black Wedding Candles for Blessed Antigone.
Country USA
Brand McFarland
Manufacturer McFarland
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780786410934
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	McFarland
Manufacturer	McFarland
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780786410934
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Athenian Sun in an African Sky: Modern African Adaptations of Classical Greek Tragedy

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