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How to Explain the History of Communism to Mental Patients and Other Plays
Matei Visniec
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Paperback. Dramatist, poet, novelist, and journalist Matei Visniec, born in Romania and living in France since seeking political asylum in 1987, has been one of the most trenchant voices of Europe, condemning the atrocities of totalitarianism as well as excesses of consumer culture. This is an anthology of his dramatic work made available in English. Editor(s): Komporaly, Jozefina. Num Pages: 400 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: 2ADR; DD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 165 x 32. Weight in Grams: 704.
Dramatist, poet, novelist, and journalist Matei Visniec, born in Romania and living in France since seeking political asylum in 1987, has been one of the most trenchant voices of Europe, condemning the atrocities of totalitarianism as well as excesses of consumer culture. This first anthology of his dramatic work made available in English collects seven of his most impressive and outspoken plays. How to Explain the History of Communism to Mental Patients is the central piece of the collection and is a satire of Stalinism that unmasks limitless political power, the fascination with utopias, and the perils of personality cults. ... Read more
Dramatist, poet, novelist, and journalist Matei Visniec, born in Romania and living in France since seeking political asylum in 1987, has been one of the most trenchant voices of Europe, condemning the atrocities of totalitarianism as well as excesses of consumer culture. This first anthology of his dramatic work made available in English collects seven of his most impressive and outspoken plays. How to Explain the History of Communism to Mental Patients is the central piece of the collection and is a satire of Stalinism that unmasks limitless political power, the fascination with utopias, and the perils of personality cults. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Seagull Books London Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
504
Place of Publication
Greenford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857422200
SKU
V9780857422200
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About Matei Visniec
Matei Visniec is an award-winning dramatist, poet, novelist, and journalist. His plays are widely published and staged internationally, including annual productions at the Avignon OFF Festival. Jozefina Komporaly is a translator and senior lecturer in drama at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.
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