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TANEC LESNÝCH DUCHOV A Dance of the Forests SILNÉ PLEMENO The Strong Breed BLÁZNI A ŠPECIALISTI Madmen and Specialists SMRŤ A KRÁĽOVSKÝ JAZDEC Death and the King´s Horseman HRY OBROV A Play of Giants Prvé slovenské vydanie divadelných hier svetoznámeho nigérijského spisovateľa a prvého afrického nositeľa Nobelovej ceny za literatúru predstavuje päť textov v prekladoch Tomáša Eštoka, Ivana Lacka a Jána Voderadského. Magické prostredie rituálov a historická skúsenosť kolonizovaných krajín a etník v hrách Soyinku „zosobňuje iný svet – iné kultúrne, spoločenské a historické súvislosti, inú jazykovú situáciu, zvyklosti, inú kozmológiu. Inakosť zjemňuje a transponuje citlivosť recipientov Soyinkových textov, prestavuje ich kultúrne rámce a spôsoby premýšľania, dislokuje ich spôsob vnímania sveta a sociálnych vzťahov a tým im umožňuje pozrieť sa na seba znovu, na novo – a inak.“ Ako poznamenáva autorka úvodnej štúdie, Alena Smiešková, táto inakosť môže byť zaujímavá pre otázky spojené s našou vlastnou identitou. Pre koho je kniha určená: Kniha prinesie cenné poznatky pre odbory divadelného umenia, anglickej aj africkej literatúry, kultúrnych štúdií, histórie, politológie, ľudských práv. Preložili Tomáš Eštok (Tanec lesných duchov, Smrť a kráľovský jazdec), Ivan Lacko (Hry obrov), Ján Voderadský (Silné plemeno, Blázni a špecialisti). Predhovor k slovenskému vydaniu Medzi silou imaginácie a politického vedomia napísala Alena Smiešková.

In Nigeria, das wegen Vorwahlen zur Präsidentschaft außer Rand und Band ist, verkauft ein gerissener Geschäftemacher aus einem Krankenhaus gestohlene Körperteile für rituelle Praktiken. Der Chirurg Dr. Menka, teilt seine grausige Entdeckung mit seinem ältesten College-Freund, dem Lebemann und Ingenieur Duyole Pitan-Payne. Dieser ist im Begriff, einen prestigeträchtigen Posten als Energieberater bei den Vereinten Nationen in New York anzunehmen, aber es scheint jetzt, dass jemand entschlossen ist, dies zu verhindern. Und weder Dr. Menka noch Duyole wissen, wer ihre Feinde sind. Wole Soyinka nimmt uns mit auf eine Tour de Force: ein mit Galgenhumor versetztes hochspannende Epos darüber, wie Macht und Gier und die Schatten des britischen Kolonialismus die Seele einer jungen Nation verderben.

Inmitten überwucherter Hügel, umgeben von dichtem Unterholz und steil abfallenden Felswänden, liegt Aké. Der lärmerfüllte Markt und der verschwenderische, nach Mangos und Zitronenblättern duftende Obstgarten sind ebenso faszinierend wie das Pfarreigehöft mit seinem geheimnisvollen Pferdestall. Nach den aufregenden Geschichten der Mutter von Waldgeistern und wiederkehrenden Toten finden die Kinder Ruhe im vertrauenerweckenden Gesicht von Mrs B, der Frau des Buchhändlers. Mit drei Jahren verlangt der junge Wole, die Schule besuchen zu dürfen, gebannt von den Buchstaben in seinen Büchern. Sein Elternhaus, intellektueller Nährboden Akés, bestimmt seine Kindheit, in der der heraufdämmernde Weltkrieg sich einreiht neben der ebenso großen Sorge um das erste Paar Schuhe.

From the first Black winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and one of our fiercest political activists—this political novel about the dangers of corruption, greed, and the desire for power is the follow-up to his acclaimed debut novel The Interpreters. An African nation's struggle for independence is interwoven with a tragic love story in this compelling novel. When Ofeyi, who writes advertising jingles for the Cocoa Corporation, is sent on a promotional tour of his unnamed country, he arrives at a coastal village whose remote location has long kept it insulated from the corrupt national government. Here Ofeyi discovers a traditional way of life that is still flourishing and he is inspired to spread its life-affirming values to his suffering country. But challenging the forces of greed and exploitation provokes a horrific response, and when Ofeyi’s beloved wife goes missing, he must travel across a war-scarred landscape in search of her. Infusing the myth of Orpheus with his signature lyricism and moral profundity, Soyinka creates a dazzling story about the clash between idealism and reality.

"A towering figure in world literature gives us a tour de force, his first novel in nearly one-half century: a savagely satiric, gleefully irreverent, rollicking, fictional meditation on how power and greed can corrupt the soul of a nation. ("You don't see things the same way when you encounter a voice like that."-Toni Morrison) In an imaginary Nigeria, a cunning entrepreneur is selling body parts stolen from Dr. Menka's hospital for use in ritualistic practices. Dr. Menka shares the grisly news with his oldest college friend, bon viveur, star engineer, and Yoruba royal, Duyole Pitan-Payne-the life of every party- who is about to assume a prestigious post at the United Nations in New York. It now seems that someone is determined that he not make it there. Neither Dr. Menka nor Duyole knows why, or how close the enemy is, how powerful. Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth is at once a literary hoot, a crafty whodunit, and a scathing indictment of Nigeria's political elite. It is a stirring call to arms against the abuse of power from one of that country's fiercest political activists, who just happens to be a global literary giant"--.

An intimate reflection on culture and tradition, creativity and power, that draws on a lifetime’s commitment to aesthetic encounterThe playwright, poet, essayist, novelist, and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka is also a longtime art collector. This book of essays offers a glimpse into the motivations of the collector, as well as a highly personal look at the politics of aesthetics and collecting. Detailing moments of first encounter with objects that drew him in and continue to affect him, Soyinka describes a world of mortals, muses, and deities that imbue the artworks with history and meaning. Beyond Aesthetics is a passionate discussion of the role of identity, tradition, and originality in making, collecting, and exhibiting African art today. Soyinka considers objects that have stirred controversy, and he decries dogmatic efforts—whether colonial or religious—to suppress Africa’s artistic traditions. By turns poetic, provocative, and humorous, Soyinka affirms the power of collecting to reclaim tradition. He urges African artists, filmmakers, collectors, and curators to engage with their aesthetic and cultural histories.Published in association with the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research

“(InterInventions), it is the nastiest book I have ever written. It is so truthful that it hurts… it is my vengeance against public lies. It is not one of the butterfly books. No, it is not a butterfly book. “I want to draw blood (with it). I’m warning all of you, if you feel vengeful, read this book and you will be alright. It is like homoeopathic medicine,” Wole Soyinka said at the launch of the book.