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| − | + | ''[[Cetshwayo]]'' is an English play by [[H.I.E. Dhlomo]] (1903-1956). | |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | A history play about the betrayal of the last autonomous Zulu king by the secretary for Native Affairs in South Africa, Sir [[Theophilus Shepstone]]. | + | A history play about the betrayal of the last autonomous Zulu king by the secretary for Native Affairs in South Africa, Sir [[Theophilus Shepstone]]. The play was written at the time the Hertzog Acts - cementing land segregation and restricting black voters to indirect representation only - were passed through Parliament. The play was a powerful vehicle for an indirect response to contemporary policies. |
| − | Written 1936-7, published in ''H.I.E. Dhlomo, Collected Works'' by [[Ravan Press]], 1985 (Ed. [[Tim | + | Written 1936-7, published in ''H.I.E. Dhlomo, Collected Works'' by [[Ravan Press]], 1985 (Ed. [[Tim Couzens]] and [[Nick Visser]]), 1985. |
| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | + | == Performance history in South Africa == | |
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | [[Tim Couzens]]. 1985. ''The New African: A Study of the Life and Work of H.I.E. Dhlomo''. Johannesburg: Ravan Press. | ||
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| + | Visser and Couzens (eds). 1985. ''H.I.E. Dhlomo Collected Works''. Johannesburg: Ravan Press. | ||
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| + | [[Mona de Beer]]. 1995. ''Who Did What in South Africa''. Johannesburg: Ad Donker. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:24, 25 October 2023
Cetshwayo is an English play by H.I.E. Dhlomo (1903-1956).
Contents
The original text
A history play about the betrayal of the last autonomous Zulu king by the secretary for Native Affairs in South Africa, Sir Theophilus Shepstone. The play was written at the time the Hertzog Acts - cementing land segregation and restricting black voters to indirect representation only - were passed through Parliament. The play was a powerful vehicle for an indirect response to contemporary policies.
Written 1936-7, published in H.I.E. Dhlomo, Collected Works by Ravan Press, 1985 (Ed. Tim Couzens and Nick Visser), 1985.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Sources
Tim Couzens. 1985. The New African: A Study of the Life and Work of H.I.E. Dhlomo. Johannesburg: Ravan Press.
Visser and Couzens (eds). 1985. H.I.E. Dhlomo Collected Works. Johannesburg: Ravan Press.
Mona de Beer. 1995. Who Did What in South Africa. Johannesburg: Ad Donker.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South_African_Films
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to South African Radio Plays and Serials
Return to South African Television Plays and Series
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
