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- The Rising Sun and Boma
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: LANGAA RPCIG
summary
The Rising Sun and Boma interrogate social evils such as moral decadence, corruption, and greed that are rife in the Cameroonian society. In both plays, Ipah, Paddy, Dinna, and Boma, for example, exemplify how waywardness and avarice can subvert moral integrity. At the same time, the plays problematise the intersection of tradition and modernity, articulating the tension inherent in both visions of life. Although the moral landscape of the drama appears sordid, characters like Abu Ipah and Joseph enkindle hope. Initially performed seventeen years ago, the plays are still as poignant as they are didactic and hilarious as they are refreshing. The characters are credible and compelling partly because of the felicitous language that is anchored in the local imagery.
Table of Contents
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- The Rising Sun
- In the Beginning
- pp. 3-8
- Festive Moments
- pp. 9-12
- Tribulations
- pp. 13-24
- Transformation
- pp. 33-40
- Fragmentation
- pp. 41-50
- Resolution
- pp. 51-54
- Boma
- New Horizons
- pp. 77-82
- Transitions
- pp. 83-106
- New Beginnings
- pp. 107-114
Additional Information
ISBN
9789956792665
Related ISBN(s)
9789956792535
MARC Record
OCLC
903985806
Pages
126
Launched on MUSE
2015-02-24
Language
English
Open Access
No