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Doomed by Hope is a beautifully presented collection of essays by writers and artists which traces the history of contemporary Arab theatre and its relationship to social change. With contributors from Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait and Yemen, this book includes both academic discussions and personal narratives, alongside a number of specially commissioned portraits of contemporary Arab theatre artists. The essays revolve around the legacy of the late Syrian dramatist Saadallah Wannous, whose monumental plays incited audiences to rise up against tyranny decades ago. This unique book is one of the first English language volumes on Arab theatre. In a highly topical manner following the Arab Spring, it explores cultural practices - from reading plays in a classroom to performing in a security state and directing in theatres, prisons, and international festivals - in times of revolt.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Society & culture: general Cultural studies

• Full title: Doomed by Hope
• Author: Eyad Houssami
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224
• EAN: 9780745333540
• ISBN: 0745333540
• ID: 01206541
• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Weight: 388 g
• Dimensions: 177 × 221 × 17 mm
• Date of publishing: 09. November 2012

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