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title: "Death and the King's Horseman: A Play"
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# Death and the King's Horseman: A Play

**Price:** ₨384
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
- **How much does it cost?** ₨384 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/9787216-death-and-the-kings-horseman-a-play)

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## Description

A Nobel Prize-winning playwright's classic tale of tragic decisions in a traditional African culture. Based on events that took place in Oyo, an ancient Yoruba city of Nigeria, in 1946, Wole Soyinka's powerful play concerns the intertwined lives of Elesin Oba, the king's chief horseman; his son, Olunde, now studying medicine in England; and Simon Pilkings, the colonial district officer. The king has died and Elesin, his chief horseman, is expected by law and custom to commit suicide and accompany his ruler to heaven. The stage is set for a dramatic climax when Pilkings learns of the ritual and decides to intervene and Elesin's son arrives home.

Review: You can never go wrong with a Norton Critical Ed. - This play has so many depths to it, but it is definitely worth reading. Whether you stick to Wole's desires for it to be read metaphysically or you dive into the political aspects of the play, you will have plenty to explore. It is a short and tightly woven narrative. Highly recommend.
Review: Great play, but never received it. They sent another book instead. - Great play, but never received it. They sent another book instead.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,868 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in African Dramas & Plays #11 in African Literature (Books) #34 in Tragic Dramas & Plays (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 228 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You can never go wrong with a Norton Critical Ed.
*by A***R on February 24, 2020*

This play has so many depths to it, but it is definitely worth reading. Whether you stick to Wole's desires for it to be read metaphysically or you dive into the political aspects of the play, you will have plenty to explore. It is a short and tightly woven narrative. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great play, but never received it. They sent another book instead.
*by S***D on December 17, 2022*

Great play, but never received it. They sent another book instead.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Boy must read what he is told
*by G***E on June 22, 2017*

again,for grandson's reading requirements for school

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*Last updated: 2026-10-19*