JOURNAL ARTICLE

SILENCE WOULD BE TREASON.

  • Published In: Poetry Ireland Review, 2024, n. 142. P. 77 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fallon, Helen 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the poem "Silence Would Be Treason," which serves as an elegy for Ken Saro-Wiwa, a Nigerian environmental activist executed in 1995. The poem vividly depicts the environmental devastation in the Niger Delta due to oil exploitation, highlighting the impact on both nature and local communities. It also references Saro-Wiwa's letters written during his imprisonment, which became a powerful legacy advocating for justice and awareness of the region's struggles. The poem concludes with a reflection on the preservation of Saro-Wiwa's writings in a university library, emphasizing the importance of his voice in the ongoing fight against environmental degradation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry Ireland Review. 2024/03, Issue 142, p77
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:03322998
  • Accession Number:181789394
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