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Particular myths, universal ethics: Wole Soyinska's The Swamp Dwellers in the new Nigeria.
- Source :
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Modern Drama . Winter98, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p584. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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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.
- Subjects :
- *AFRICAN literature
*MYTH in literature
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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