Traditional Cleansing Rites and State Reconstruction in Contemporary Nigerian Drama

Traditional Cleansing Rites and State Reconstruction in Contemporary Nigerian Drama

Sometimes, the playwrights creatively explore aspects of indigenous cultures to articulate their political and artistic concerns. One significant aspect of indigenous culture explored in contemporary drama is the tradition of purification. What is purification and how is it effected in different tr...

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Main Author:	Adeoti, Gbemisola Remi
Format:	Book chapter
Language:	English
Published:	2014
Subjects:	Political Concerns Artistic concerns Tradition of purification Dramatists Playwrights
Online Access:	http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2665
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