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Soyinka’s poetry similarly draws on Yoruba myths, his life as an exile and in prison, and politics. His collections of poetry include Idanre and Other Poems (1967), Poems from Prison (1969, republished as A Shuttle in the Crypt in 1972), Ogun Abibiman (1976), Mandela’s Earth and Other Poems (1988), and Selected Poems (2001).
He also published a collection of his poetry, Idanre and Other Poems. It was inspired by Soyinka’s visit to the sanctuary of the Yorùbá deity Ogun, whom he regards as his "companion" deity, kindred spirit, and protector.
Wole Soyinka is a black Africa's foremost dramatist and one of the controversial writers of this generation. As playwright, actor, producer, poet, novelist and author of scathing satirical revues, Soyinka has been a champion of the responsibility of art and the artist to society.
Jun 11, 2022 · “Abiku” is a poem in which Soyinka explores the Yoruba belief in a mysterious child, a changeling, that keeps coming into the world through the same woman and leaving it in childhood, defying all powers to prevent its dying.
Wole Soyinka. 3.68. 69 ratings9 reviews. A selection of poetry discussing political tensions and Africa's cultural traditions also includes an adaptation of the creation myth of Ogun, the Yoruba God of Iron. Genres PoetryNigeria Nobel PrizeAfrica. Hardcover. First published January 1, 1967. Book details & editions.
Known for his powerful and evocative writing, Soyinka's poems often explore themes of identity, politics, culture, and the human condition. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of Soyinka's most memorable poems and dissect the messages he conveys through his work.
Soyinka’s first book of poetry, Idanre, and Other Poems, introduces the Yoruban god Ogun, a reoccurring figure in his poetry. Ogun is the god of iron and metallurgy, of exploration and artistic...
