Description
In a vibrant Yoruba village, the beautiful and spirited Sidi finds herself at the center of a dramatic courtship. She must choose between the traditional ways represented by the aging village chief, Baroka, and the modern, progressive ideals of the schoolteacher, Lakunle. As the village grapples with the encroaching outside world, Sidi's decision becomes a powerful symbol of cultural identity and the complex interplay between tradition and modernity. Wole Soyinka masterfully weaves humor, satire, and poignant social commentary into this timeless exploration of love, power, and change.
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paperback
Oxford University Press, USA
Published Dec 31, 1966
72 pages
ISBN: 9780199110834
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First Published
1962
Language
eng
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