The Rising Sun and Boma

Kenneth Usongo

Description

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.

Sujets

• Drama

Informations

• Publié par: Langaa RPCIG
• Date de parution: 01 décembre 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 2
• EAN13: 9789956792665
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

The RISING SUN and BOMA The RISING SUN and BOMA

Kenneth Usongo

Kenneth Usongo

The Rising Sun & Boma

Kenneth Usongo

Langaa Research & Publishing CIG Mankon, Bamenda

Publisher: LangaaRPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group P.O. Box 902 Mankon Bamenda North West Region Cameroon [e-mail] www.langaa-rpcig.net Distributed in and outside N. America by African Books Collective [e-mail] www.africanbookcollective.com

ISBN: 9956-792-53-5 ©Kenneth Usongo 2015

DISCLAIMER All views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Langaa RPCIG.

Dedication To R.O. Usongo: An exemplary mother

Table of Contents Preface.................................................................................vii The Rising Sun......................................................................1 Boma.....................................................................................55 Glossary.............................................................................. 115

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