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Metaphors and climax : reminiscences on the drama and theatre of Ogonna Agu / edited by Charles Nwadigwe, Molinta Enendu & Canice Nwosu.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nigerian literature (English)--History and criticism.
- Nigerian literature (English).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (290 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd, 2014.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Metaphors and Climax explores the artistic forays of the late Ogonna Agu (Ph.D.), Nigerian writer, critic, actor, director, painter and Associate Professor of drama and theatre. In 19 exciting essays, this book captures the creative canvas of Agu as expressed in the genres of literary drama, performance and theatre criticism. Besides establishing the versatility of Agu as a virtuoso artist, the volume significantly interrogates the thematic preoccupations of his plays, their sociological values and the potentials and challenges of putting them on stage as performance texts. Issues such as the creative philosophy of Agu, the dramatic reflections of the Nigerian Civil War, the ideology of Biafra, the political economy of postcolonial Africa, love, gender and culture, and the ethical demands of peace and reconciliation demonstrate the broad canvas on which Agu's creative works are painted. The compendium is a good reference material for scholars, practitioners and students of African theatre, politics and culture. __________ Charles Nwadigwe is a Professor of Theatre and Film Technology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Molinta Enendu is a Professor of Theatre Design and Performance Aesthetic at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Canice Nwosu is a Senior Lecturer in Critical Theory and Dramatic Literature at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
- Contents:
- Front ; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Introduction; Chapter One; Chapter Two; Chapter Three; Chapter Four; Chapter Five; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; Chapter Eight; Chapter Nine; Chapter Ten; Chapter Eleven; Chapter Twelve; Chapter Thirteen; Chapter Fourteen; Chapter Fifteen; Chapter Sixteen; Chapter Seventeen
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed October 24, 2014).
- OCLC:
- 896837466
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