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| − | ''[[Obe]]'' is a [[Southern Sotho]] drama by [[B.K. Taoana]]. | + | ''[[Obe]]'' is a [[Southern Sotho]] drama by [[B.K. Taoana]] (fl 1950s?). |
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| − | Published by [[Afrikaanse Pers Boekhandel]] in the 1950s. A second edition was published by [[Educum]] in 1984, ISBN 9780798008617. | + | Published by [[Afrikaanse Pers Boekhandel]] in the 1950s. A second edition was published by [[Educum Publishers]] in 1984, ISBN 9780798008617. |
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Latest revision as of 06:20, 13 October 2023
Obe is a Southern Sotho drama by B.K. Taoana (fl 1950s?).
Contents
The original text
"Obe" is a name given to an animal from folklore in Southern Sotho and the play is based on a fable dealing with the belief in witchcraft, in which Seipati's mother-in-law disciplines her for disclosing her witchcraft by removing her tongue.
Published by Afrikaanse Pers Boekhandel in the 1950s. A second edition was published by Educum Publishers in 1984, ISBN 9780798008617.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Sources
SACat, a union catalogue of items held by Southern African libraries.
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