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Particular myths, universal ethics: Wole Soyinska's The Swamp Dwellers in the new Nigeria.

Authors :
Hogan, Patrick Colm
Source :
Modern Drama. Winter98, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p584. 12p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Examines the correlation between African literature and myth in the drama `The Swamp Dwellers,' by Wole Soyinska. Function of myths in creating dramatic forces of real human concerns and conflicts; Influence and views on literature of drama teacher G. Wilson Knight; Importance of ethical universalism in the use of myth in drama.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00267694
Volume :
41
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Modern Drama
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2488410
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3138/md.41.4.584