Theatre and Drama in Francophone Africa: A Critical Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780521434539 / Angielski / Twarda / 1994 / 256 str.

John Conteh-Morgan

Opis

This study is devoted to African literary drama in French, a major component of African theatre. Beginning with a detailed analysis of its relationship to a variety of pre-colonial, but sometimes still contemporary, traditions of performance which constitute part of its roots, Conteh-Morgan examines this drama both in its literary and theatrical dimensions. He discusses its development, themes and techniques, and considers its attempts, since the 1980s, to move away from the predominantly text-based drama of first-generation playwrights to a more performance-oriented one.

Recenzje

"Without any doubt, Theatre and Drama in Francophone Africa is a substantial contribution to the field. The book is not only comprehensive in scope but also marks a shift in the critical approach to the genre." Lifongo Vetinde, Comparative Drama

Spis treści

Acknowledgements; Intoduction; Part I. Theoretical and Historical Studies: 1. The traditional context of Francophone drama; 2. From oral performances to modern drama: on the growth and development of a genre; 3. Francophone drama: the thematic dimension; Part II. The Plays: 4. Aimé Césaire: La Tragédie du roi Christophe; Une Saison au Congo; 5. Bernard Dadié: Béatrice du Congo; Iles de Tempête; 6. Cheik Ndao: L'Exil d'Albouri; 7. Jean Pliya: Kondo le requin; 8. Tchicaya U'Tamsi: Le Zulu; 9. Guillaume Oyono-Mbia: Trois prétendants … un mari; 10. Senouvo Zinsou: On joue la comédie; 11. Zadi Zaourou: L'Œil; 12. Werewere Liking: La Puissance d'Um; Conclusion; References; Index.