"Backgrounds and Criticism" presents documents on modern African drama generally and on the assembled texts and authors specifically, including little-known materials. Featured are essays on Tawfik al-Hakim, Kateb Yacine, Athol Fugard, Wole Soyinka, Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin, Ama Ata Aidoo, Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, and Femi Osofisan.

A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography are included.

About the Author
Biodun Jeyifo is Professor of English at Cornell University, and a Nigerian native. His books include The Truthful Lie: Essays in a Sociology of African Drama, Wole Soyinka: A Voice of Africa, The Yoruba Popular Travelling Theatre of Nigeria, and Contemporary Nigerian Literature: A Retrospective and Prospective Exploration.


Book Information
ISBN 9780393975291
Author Biodun Jeyifo
Format Paperback
Page Count 672
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 470g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 145mm * 18mm