Description
In this searing satirical play, Wole Soyinka turns his incisive gaze upon the corrupting nature of absolute power. The narrative follows the tyrannical reign of General Basha Bash, who seizes control of the nation of Guatu through a coup, only to descend into a debauched and self-serving dictatorship. Through a stark portrayal of a fictional military regime, the play exposes the pervasive corruption and absurdity that can plague a nation under siege by successive authoritarian governments. Soyinka masterfully employs biting wit and sharp social commentary to critique the cyclical nature of power and its devastating impact on society.
Available Editions
paperback
Methuen Drama
Published Oct 17, 2002
107 pages
ISBN: 9780413771759
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Details
First Published
2002
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for King Baabu by Wole Soyinka.