Encyclopedia of Latin American Theater

Book flyer
MS Word
International
MS Word

(Click to Enlarge)

Eladio Cortés, Mirta Barrea-Marlys

Book Code: GR9041

ISBN: 0-313-29041-5

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29041-1

DOI:

552 pages

Greenwood Press

Publication: 12/30/2003

List Price: $145.00 (UK Sterling Price: £80.00)

Discount Price: $87.00 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 40%. Ends 12/31/2008.

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 7 x 10

Subjects:

The Arts » Theater
Literature » Drama
Multicultural Studies » Latin American Studies

Reviews:

The editors cover 20 Latin American countries as well as Chicano and Nuyorican theater. They begin with a historical overview of the development of theater in Latin America, then present each country in turn with an introductory essay that includes a bibliography, followed by individual entries for the more important figures, movements, theatrical groups, institutions, etc., in that country....Recommended. Collections emphasizing theater and Spanish or Latin American studies.
—Choice July 2004
For larger public and academic libraries.
—Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin June 2004

Description: Latin American culture has given birth to numerous dramatic works, though it has often been difficult to locate information about these plays and playwrights. This volume traces the history of Latin American theater, including the Nuyorican and Chicano theaters of the United States, and surveys its history from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Sections cover individual Latin American countries. Each section features alphabetically arranged entries for playwrights, independent theaters, and cultural movements, including:

Alberto Adellach

Comedia Nacional

Eduardo Gutiérrez

Independent Theater Movement (Argentina)

John Rechy

Pablo Neruda

Teatro de la Esperanza

Teatro Libertad

And more The volume begins with an overview of the development of theater in Latin America. Each of the country sections begins with an introductory survey and concludes with copious bibliographical information. The entries for playwrights provide factual information about the dramatist's life and works and place the author within the larger context of international literature. Each entry closes with a list of works by and about the playwright. A selected, general bibliography appears at the end of the volume.

LC Card Number: 2003049135

LCC Class: PQ7082

Dewey Class: 862


All rights reserved. Copyright © 1999-2008 Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. 88 Post Road West, Westport CT 06881, (203) 226-3571