Theatre in Latin America - Religion, Politics and Culture From Cortes to the 1980s

Klappentext In this book Adam Vers nyi explores the history of Latin American Theatre from pre-Columbian days to contemporary drama. Zusammenfassung In this book Adam Versényi explores the history of Latin American Theatre from pre-Columbian days to contemporary drama. Theatre in Latin America has historically been a powerful force for social change and has frequently combined religious and political concerns with performance practice to create a style of drama unique to the region. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Religion, politics and theatre: Cortés greets the Twelve Franciscans; 2. Church, colonialism, and theatre in Latin America; 3. Homegrown Empire: the contradictions of an emerging region; 4. Religion, politics and theatre: the twentieth century and the return of ritual; 5. Liberation theology and liberation theatre: the convergence of parallel lines; Conclusion; Appendix; Latin American playwrights; Bibliography; Index.

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• Authors: Adam Vers Nyi, Adam Vers¿i, Adam Versenyi, Adam Versényi
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.04.2009
• EAN: 9780521106344
• ISBN: 978-0-521-10634-4
• No. of pages: 244
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, Theatre Studies, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America