Death and the King's Horseman: A Play by Wole Soyinka

Death and the King's Horseman: A Play

Wole Soyinka

fiction classics play challenging reflective fast-paced

80 pages | first published 1975

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Based on events that took place in Oyo, an ancient Yoruba city of Nigeria, in 1946, Wole Soyinka's powerful play concerns the intertwined lives of Elesin Oba, the king's chief horseman; his son, Olunde, now studying medicine in England; and Simon ...
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Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
challenging 55%
dark 47%
tense 41%
emotional 38%
sad 35%
informative 20%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 37% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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