{"product_id":"the-eyes-pablo-messiez-9781839546310","title":"The Eyes: A Telluric Melodrama","description":"\u003cp\u003eArgentine playwright and director Pablo Messiez's \u003cem\u003eLos ojos\u003c\/em\u003e (2011) adapts to the theatre the classic nineteenth-century Spanish novel \u003cem\u003eMarianela \u003c\/em\u003e(1878) by Benito P?rez Gald?s. In doing so Messiez gives the narrative a political twist, questioning the extent to which the domain of sight, or that which is superficially evident, is an accurate representation of reality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn equal parts disturbing and provocative, the play received critical acclaim following its theatrical premiere in Madrid's Teatro Fern?n G?mez in 2011. Touching in particular on issues of immigration and disability, and incorporating contemporary dramaturgical techniques, the text offers a prime example of the latest developments in Argentine and Spanish theatre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new translation introduces English-speaking readers to this remarkable transnational and transtemporal work for the first time. The introduction includes a description of Messiez's theatrical career, a discussion of the dynamics of new Argentine and Spanish theatre, and a critical analysis of the play, taking into account its relationship with P?rez-Gald?s's novel. Also included is an interview with the playwright conducted specially for this edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMar?a Bastianes is a Research Lecturer at the Complutense University of Madrid (Theatre Institute of Madrid, ITEM). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlma Prelec is a postdoctoral researcher at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (University of London). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePablo Messiez is a recipient of the Max Award for the Performing Arts for Best Director (2016) and Best Show (2016, 2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pablo Messiez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 183954631X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781839546310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Humanities Research Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.25d","brand":"Pablo Messiez","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46571275878655,"sku":"9781839546310","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7453a445-fe13-4a43-b8c4-455ffeb80f0a.jpg?v=1738807751","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-eyes-pablo-messiez-9781839546310","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}