Date of Award
12-11-2023
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
English
First Advisor
Dr John Holman
Second Advisor
Prof Josh Russell
Third Advisor
Dr Sheri Joseph
Abstract
Coffin for Head of State is a collection of interconnected short stories based on the tragic real-life
incident of the Ikeja Military Cantonment Bomb Blast in Lagos, Nigeria (2002) The stories follow the lives of characters whose lives are upended by the blast. It explores how some are harmed by the event, and others benefit from it, while also highlighting the broader social, cultural, and economic forces that shape their lives. The book explores themes of loss, grief, belonging, memory, and religion.
Recommended Citation
Kolawole, Samuel, "Coffin for Head of State." Dissertation, Georgia State University, 2023.
https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/english_diss/291
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