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Doomed by Hope: Essays on Arab Theatre (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780745333540)
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xDoomed by Hope is a beautifully presented collection of essays by writers and artists which traces the history of contemporary Arab theatre and its relationship to social change.
With contributors from Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait and Yemen, this book includes both academic discussions and personal narratives, alongside a number of specially commissioned portraits of contemporary Arab theatre artists. The essays revolve around the legacy of the late Syrian dramatist Saadallah Wannous, whose monumental plays incited audiences to rise up against tyranny decades ago. This unique book is one of the first English language volumes on Arab theatre. In a highly topical manner following the Arab Spring, it explores cultural practices - from reading plays in a classroom to performing in a security state and directing in theatres, prisons, and international festivals - in times of revolt.Author: Eyad Houssami
ISBN-10: 0745333540
ISBN-13: 9780745333540
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2013
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.70w x 0.70d
Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2013
By Eyad Houssami
xEyad Houssami makes and writes about theatre. He studied theatre at Yale University and currently lives in Beirut. He is the author of the play Mama Butterfly.
Elias Khoury is a Lebanese writer and public intellectual. He is the author of plays, film scripts, stories, and critical essays, and his twelve novels include Little Mountain, Gate of the Sun, As Though She Were Sleeping and Sinalkol.
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