In the author's note to this work he writes about the importance of the play's "Threnodic essence."
In the author's note to this work he writes about the importance of the play's "Threnodic essence." Based on actual events of 1946, the son of the title character returns from school in England and is shocked to learn that his father is shirking ancient custom. Despite his education, Olunde elects to take the place of his father, who in the end strangles himself, symbolizing the death of Yoruba custom. For 10 points—name this work in which Elesin Oba is supposed to commit suicide in homage to his fallen king, a work by Wole Soyinka.
In the author's note to this work he writes about the importance of the play's "Threnodic essence."
{Death and the King’s Horseman}