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A Peep into Tomorrow: The Epic of Iwirigbriri and Other Plays
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ISBN10: 9786258738
ISBN13: 9789786258737
Publisher: Winepress Publishing
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.59 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789786258737
Publisher: Winepress Publishing
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.59 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A Peep into Tomorrow: The Epic of Iwirigbriri and Other Plays is a collection of three plays that explore tradition, ambition, and the enduring tension between human desire and spiritual forces.
The volume contains two other plays: Isokpan: Eclipse at Dawn and OMOTE-AME... Incarnate Beyond Life.
A Peep into Tomorrow: The Epic of Iwirigbriri follows the story of a gifted healer whose ambition drives him beyond the limits of natural order. His twin brother, Athatiboo - blind yet spiritually perceptive - serves as a powerful counterpoint, embodying the tension between human desire and divine order. Their conflict with Ozaudu over the fate of the young Atigroo reveals the politics of ritual authority, the pervasive influence of fear, and the fragile balance that holds society together.
The volume contains two other plays: Isokpan: Eclipse at Dawn and OMOTE-AME... Incarnate Beyond Life.
A Peep into Tomorrow: The Epic of Iwirigbriri follows the story of a gifted healer whose ambition drives him beyond the limits of natural order. His twin brother, Athatiboo - blind yet spiritually perceptive - serves as a powerful counterpoint, embodying the tension between human desire and divine order. Their conflict with Ozaudu over the fate of the young Atigroo reveals the politics of ritual authority, the pervasive influence of fear, and the fragile balance that holds society together.
ISOKPAN: Eclipse at Dawn portrays a community bound by ancient rituals that no one dares to question. Isokpan refuses to remain silent under the weight of these customs, bringing him into conflict with elders and warriors alike. His journey reveals how deeply fear shapes the consciousness of his people, and how isolating it can be to stand against long-held traditions. The play reaches an emotional climax when he returns home only to be treated as though he were already dead, underscoring the profound cost of challenging authority.
OMOTE-AME: Incarnate Beyond Life draws richly from folklore, cosmology, and the water-maid tradition. Through vivid characters and evocative ritual imagery, the play explores themes of parenthood, identity, and spiritual duty. Its mystical atmosphere and emotional depth sustain the reader's engagement throughout.
Taken together, these three dramas offer a vivid exploration of culture, spirituality, and human struggle. They illuminate the personal and communal costs of ambition, resistance, and the courage required to challenge entrenched traditions.
OMOTE-AME: Incarnate Beyond Life draws richly from folklore, cosmology, and the water-maid tradition. Through vivid characters and evocative ritual imagery, the play explores themes of parenthood, identity, and spiritual duty. Its mystical atmosphere and emotional depth sustain the reader's engagement throughout.
Taken together, these three dramas offer a vivid exploration of culture, spirituality, and human struggle. They illuminate the personal and communal costs of ambition, resistance, and the courage required to challenge entrenched traditions.
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