The Ogun Bard
Novel Outline
Chapter 1: The Parsonage and the Ogun Shrine: Explores Soyinka’s youth in Abeokuta, the duality of his Christian upbringing and his connection to local Yoruba traditions and the Orisha Ogun.
Chapter 2: London Fog and Colonial Fire: Soyinka's time in Leeds and London, refining his craft, and the burgeoning political awareness of a young African playwright in Europe.
Chapter 3: The Lion and the Jewel of Independence: Returning to newly independent Nigeria, establishing theatre companies, and using satire and folklore to critique post-colonial Nigeria.
Chapter 4: The Radio Station and the War: The radicalization of his activism, the infamous radio station incident, and his imprisonment during the Nigerian Civil War.
Chapter 5: The Shuttle in the Crypt: His time in solitary confinement, the internal struggle, and the writing that kept his spirit alive while physically incarcerated.
Chapter 6: A Voice Unbroken: Release from prison, exile, and relentless international activism against military regimes and apartheid.
Chapter 7: The Swedish Calling: The day the Nobel committee calls, the quiet shock, and the global reverberations.
Chapter 8: The Revolution of the Word: The Nobel acceptance speech, the impact on global literature, and the validation of the African voice.
Chapter 9: The Elder's Legacy: The return to Nigeria, establishing his status as a living legend, and mentoring the next generation of African writers and activists.
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