AFR X30V Greek Tragedies and Postcolonial Dramas
AFR 330V Greek Tragedies and Postcolonial Dramas 3 Hours
Study the adaptation of great dramatic literature of the Greek civilizations to their phenomenal evolution into popular African performances. Putting classical writings from Ancient Greek in dialogue with texts that formed the background of African anti-colonial revolutions, analyze how Africans have used these works to re-shape literary canon and given their world and their histories universal purchase.