Saturday, December 8, 2012

J. P. CLARK


Nigeria’s J. P. Clark belongs in the upper echelon of African writers. At his peak, in the 60s and 70s, he was recognised as a top poet and playwright - celebrated author of the stunning drama, Ozidi.
Clark was also a dazzling writer of prose, clearly demonstrated in his work, America their America. He also published critical essays under the title, The example of Shakespeare.

Studies:



J.P. Clark by Robert M Wren 

John Pepper Clark, selected poems : a critical view by Kirsten Holst
Petersen 

The use of proverbs and superstitions in J.P. Clark's plays by Harriet
Masembe

A cultural background to the plays of J.P. Clark-Bekederemo by Egbe
Ifie 

The poetry of J.P. Clark Bekederemo by Isaac Irabor Elimimian 

JP Clark : a voyage by Femi Osofisan 

Folklore in J.P. Clark's drama by Harriet Masembe 

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