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Theatre in Latin America : Religion, Politics, and Culture from Cortes to the 1980s by Adam Versényi (1993, Hardcover)

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.

Author
Adam Versényi
Publication Name
Theatre in Latin America : Religion, Politics, and Culture from Cortes to the 1980s
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
1993
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
243 Pages

Lc Classification Number
Pn2309 .V46 1993
Table of Content
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.
Copyright Date
1993
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Theater / General, Theater / History & Criticism, American / General
Lccn
92-033869
Dewey Decimal
792.098
Dewey Edition
20
Genre
Drama, Performing Arts

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