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Wole Soyinka
The Lion and the Jewel
by Wole Soyinka
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Readers generally appreciate the insightful commentary on colonialism and gender in the play. Many highlight Wole Soyinka's literary genius, humor, and the strong themes of modernity versus tradition. However, there's a mixed bag of opinions with some finding it irrelevant or boring at times, especially among those reading it for academic purposes.
Insightful commentary on colonialism Wole Soyinka's literary genius Humorous and engaging Profound themes of tradition Some find it boring at times Mixed feelings among academic readers
Synopsis
This is one of the best-known plays by Africa's major dramatist, Wole Soyinka.
It is set in the Yoruba village of Ilunjinle.
The main characters are Sidi (the Jewel), 'a true village belle' and Baroka (the Lion), the crafty and powerful Bale of the village, Lakunle, the young teacher, influenced by western ways, and Sadiku, the eldest of Baroka's wives.
How the Lion hunts the Jewel is the theme of this ribald comedy.
Publication
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year 1990
Binding Paperback
Edition 1st
Pages 72
Place Oxford
Language English
ISBN-13 9780199110834
ISBN-10 0199110832
The Lion and the Jewel is a African play written by Wole Soyinka and published by Oxford University Press in Oxford (1990).
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