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Title:Ken Saro-Wiwa: maverick iconoclast of the Nigerian literary scene
Author:Inyama, N.F.ISNI
Year:1996
Periodical:African Literature Today
Issue:20
Pages:35-49
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subject:literature
About person:K.B. Saro-Wiwa (1941-1995)ISNI
Abstract:Since publishing his war novel 'Sozaboy' in 1985, Ken Saro-Wiwa has proved to be among the most prolific of Nigeria's new authors. Apart from 'Sozaboy', and his war memoir, 'On a darkling plain' (1989), he has published two satirical novels, two volumes of short stories, books of short plays, narrative versions of his long-running and highly successful television comedy series 'Basi and Company', and some children's books. He has also published a collection of war poems, 'Songs in a time of war' (1985). Focusing on Saro-Wiwa's novels and short stories, this article discusses his linguistic experimentation, his use of satire, the motifs in his work, and his pessimistic vision of Nigerian society. Note, ref.
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