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. |