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Contemporary Plays from Iraq
Volume II
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About this book
Eleven plays that respond to the aftermath of the American-led invasion, providing a window into Iraq's cultural and theatrical landscape during a time of profound change.
Standing as a testament to Iraq's enduring spirit and its deep-rooted tradition of political theatre, this volume expands on the previous instalment, showcasing the themes and dramatic styles that help define the country's art.
From grappling with trauma, terrorism, and alienation to portraying love, resilience, and resistance, these plays offer a vivid portrayal of post-invasion Iraq, serving as an essential anthology for theatre enthusiasts, Middle Eastern theatre students, and anyone curious about the human stories emerging from this turbulent period. More than a collection of plays though, each work includes a personal introduction by its playwright, shedding light on their creative motivations and the historical backdrop that inspired these powerful pieces.
Through these translated plays, Contemporary Plays from Iraq Volume II brings to the forefront narratives often overlooked or silenced, highlighting on the experiences of those marginalized by conflict, extremism, and societal norms. Featuring a general introduction that provides a more focused exploration of the issues, themes, challenges, and dramatic styles that define contemporary theatre in Iraq after the war, as well as serves as a vital roadmap for understanding the broader context in which these plays unfold. Unique, comprehensive, and diverse in its exploration of Iraqi theatre, and enriched by the insights of the playwrights themselves, this is a collection of voices that deserve to be heard and understood.
Cover artwork by Angham Al-Zubaidy.
Standing as a testament to Iraq's enduring spirit and its deep-rooted tradition of political theatre, this volume expands on the previous instalment, showcasing the themes and dramatic styles that help define the country's art.
From grappling with trauma, terrorism, and alienation to portraying love, resilience, and resistance, these plays offer a vivid portrayal of post-invasion Iraq, serving as an essential anthology for theatre enthusiasts, Middle Eastern theatre students, and anyone curious about the human stories emerging from this turbulent period. More than a collection of plays though, each work includes a personal introduction by its playwright, shedding light on their creative motivations and the historical backdrop that inspired these powerful pieces.
Through these translated plays, Contemporary Plays from Iraq Volume II brings to the forefront narratives often overlooked or silenced, highlighting on the experiences of those marginalized by conflict, extremism, and societal norms. Featuring a general introduction that provides a more focused exploration of the issues, themes, challenges, and dramatic styles that define contemporary theatre in Iraq after the war, as well as serves as a vital roadmap for understanding the broader context in which these plays unfold. Unique, comprehensive, and diverse in its exploration of Iraqi theatre, and enriched by the insights of the playwrights themselves, this is a collection of voices that deserve to be heard and understood.
Cover artwork by Angham Al-Zubaidy.
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Yes, you can access Contemporary Plays from Iraq by Jawad al-Assadi,Muhaned Al Hadi,Abdul Razaq al-Rubai,Nahedh AlRamadhani,Ali Abdel-Nabi Al-Zaidi,Faten Altaee,Atyaf Rashid,A. Al-Azraki,Amir Al-Azraki,Khazal Al-Majidi,Mithal Ghazi,Ali Al-Abadi, Jeffery P. Casey,A. Al-Azraki,Amir Al-Azraki in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Literature & Drama. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Biographies
- General Introduction
- Introduction to A Cemetery
- A Cemetery
- Introduction to Robots
- Robots
- Introduction to Women of War
- Women of War
- Introduction to The Mug
- The Mug
- Introduction to Azrael
- Azrael
- Introduction to Almas
- Almas
- Introduction to Sardanbāl
- Sardanapalus
- Introduction to The Clock
- The Clock
- Introduction to The Curse of Chopin
- The Curse of Chopin
- Introduction to Princes of Hell
- Princes of Hell
- Introduction to Counterfeit
- Counterfeit
- Copyright