American Political Plays in the Age of Terrorism - Break of Noon; 7/11; Omnium Gatherum; Columbinus; Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them (Paperback)

This powerful anthology brings together reflective and raw plays by American playwrights surrounding the psychic and political boundaries of the many faces and shadows of terrorism. Allan Havis's introduction addresses a variety of terrorism cases from the last 25 years, examines several theories of the root causes of modern terrors, and underscores how theatre forms a unique contour to social and philosophical thought on terrorism. With a foreword from Robert Brustein, the anthology features: Break of Noon by Neil LaBute 7/11 by Kia Corthron Omnium Gatherum by Theresa Rebeck and Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros Columbinus by PJ Paparelli and Stephen Karam Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them by Christopher Durang

General

Imprint:	Methuen Drama
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2019
Authors:	Neil Labute • Kia Corthron
Volume editors:	Allan Havis
Authors:	Theresa Rebeck • Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros • Stephen Karam • PJ Paparelli • Christopher Durang
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-04436-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Collections & anthologies of various literary forms Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > From 1900 Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General
LSN:	1-350-04436-9
Barcode:	9781350044364

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