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The Lion and the Jewel

By: Publication details: UK; Oxford University Press; 1963Description: 64 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9780199110834
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 822.91
Summary: 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.
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Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi In Store 822.91 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC022036
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore Poetry and Drama 822.91 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn For Sale PKLC028997
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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.

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