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Modern Armenian Drama
Parlakian, Nishan. Ed(S): Cowe, S. Peter
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Description for Modern Armenian Drama
Hardback. Presents seven works from the Armenian stage. This book aims to explore such themes as science and religion, socioeconomic injustice, women's emancipation, and political reform through the medium of various European dramatic genres. It provides an introduction to the history of Armenian drama, giving an overview of its development. Editor(s): Cowe, S. Peter. Num Pages: 480 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 817.
Available in English for the first time, Modern Armenian Drama presents seven classic works from the Armenian stage. Spanning over a century (1871-1992), the plays explore such diverse themes science and religion, socioeconomic injustice, women's emancipation, and political reform through the medium of all the major European dramatic genres. Nishan Parlakian and S. Peter Cowe provide a comprehensive introduction to the history of Armenian drama, giving a valuable overview of its importance and development in Armenia, as well as a brief biography for each playwright. A preface to each play helps in placing the work within the context of historical ... Read more
Available in English for the first time, Modern Armenian Drama presents seven classic works from the Armenian stage. Spanning over a century (1871-1992), the plays explore such diverse themes science and religion, socioeconomic injustice, women's emancipation, and political reform through the medium of all the major European dramatic genres. Nishan Parlakian and S. Peter Cowe provide a comprehensive introduction to the history of Armenian drama, giving a valuable overview of its importance and development in Armenia, as well as a brief biography for each playwright. A preface to each play helps in placing the work within the context of historical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231116305
SKU
V9780231116305
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99-15
About Parlakian, Nishan. Ed(S): Cowe, S. Peter
Nishan Parlakian is Professor Emeritus of Drama at John Jay College, City University of New York. He is a playwright, translator, and director who has directed plays in Armenian and in English. He has written extensively on Armenian theater, and is president of the Pirandello Society of America. S. Peter Cowe is Narekatsi Professor of Armenian Language and Culture ... Read more
Reviews for Modern Armenian Drama
A splendid collection. Plays International