Betrayal in the City: A PlayFirst published in 1976, this play from one of Africa's foremost dramatists is in the classic cannon. It is an incisive examination of the problems of independence and freedom in post-colonial Africa states, where few believe they have a stake in the future. In the words of one of the characters: "It was better while we waited. Now we have nothing to look forward to. We have killed our past and are busy killing our future." Francis Imbuga is a playwright and actor. He is the recipient of the Kenya National Academy of Sciences Distinguished Professional Award in Play Writing. |
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| Title | Betrayal in the City: A Play Volume 9 of African theatre Volume 5 of E.A.E.P. drama library E.A.E.P. drama series Volume 18 of Plays for schools series |
| Author | Francis Imbuga |
| Edition | 2, reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Heinemann Kenya, 1976 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Mar 1, 2008 |
| ISBN | 9966463607, 9789966463609 |
| Length | 77 pages |
| Subjects | › Drama / African |
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