"A masterpiece of 20th century drama." - The Guardian Elesin Oba, the King's Horseman, has a single destiny. When the King dies, he must commit ritual suicide and lead his King's favourite horse and dog through the passage to the world of the ancestors. A British Colonial Officer, Pilkings, intervenes to prevent the death and arrests Elesin.
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"A masterpiece of 20th century drama." - The Guardian Elesin Oba, the King's Horseman, has a single destiny. When the King dies, he must commit ritual suicide and lead his King's favourite horse and dog through the passage to the world of the ancestors. A British Colonial Officer, Pilkings, intervenes to prevent the death and arrests Elesin.
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Add this copy of Death and the King's Horseman to cart. $59.00, very good condition, Sold by BookHouse On-Line rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x0; First US paperback edition with full number line. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good; minor wear to edges of wraps; bookshop ink stamp on front cover verso. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Add this copy of Death and the King's Horseman to cart. $182.00, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Like New. INSCRIBED! New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1975. 1st edition. 12mo Paperback. Inscribed by author in black pen on half title page. Fine book. In polypropylene bag. (nigeria, drama, historical drama, yoruba, suicide, nigeria, british, fathers and sons ) Inquire if you need further information.
Add this copy of Death and the King's Horseman to cart. $72.21, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Norton.
This is a complex and very interesting play surrounding the clash between the African tribe of the Yoruba and the Western influence. Although this occurs, the play actually has a deeper conflict, and deserves to be read multiple times for the true interpretation and understanding. It is a challenging read and should be accompanied by critical essays which are essential to complete understanding.
