Encyclopedia of Latin American Theater

Encyclopedia of Latin American Theater
ISBN-10
0313017212
ISBN-13
9780313017216
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
547
Language
English
Published
2003-12-30
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Authors
Eladio Cortés, Mirta Barrea-Marlys

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. 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.

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