{"product_id":"contemporary-plays-from-iraq-volume-ii-9781350465268","title":"Contemporary Plays from Iraq: Volume II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleven plays that respond to the aftermath of the American-led invasion, providing a window into Iraq's cultural and theatrical landscape during a time of profound change.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Standing as a testament to Iraq's enduring spirit and its deep-rooted tradition of political theatre, this volume expands on the previous instalment, showcasing the themes and dramatic styles that help define the country's art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From grappling with trauma, terrorism, and alienation to portraying love, resilience, and resistance, these plays offer a vivid portrayal of post-invasion Iraq, serving as an essential anthology for theatre enthusiasts, Middle Eastern theatre students, and anyone curious about the human stories emerging from this turbulent period. More than a collection of plays though, each work includes a personal introduction by its playwright, shedding light on their creative motivations and the historical backdrop that inspired these powerful pieces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through these translated plays, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Plays from Iraq Volume II \u003c\/i\u003ebrings to the forefront narratives often overlooked or silenced, highlighting on the experiences of those marginalized by conflict, extremism, and societal norms. Featuring a general introduction that provides a more focused exploration of the issues, themes, challenges, and dramatic styles that define contemporary theatre in Iraq after the war, as well as serves as a vital roadmap for understanding the broader context in which these plays unfold. Unique, comprehensive, and diverse in its exploration of Iraqi theatre, and enriched by the insights of the playwrights themselves, this is a collection of voices that deserve to be heard and understood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCover artwork by Angham Al-Zubaidy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmir Al-Azraki\u003c\/b\u003e is a theatre scholar and an Associate Professor of Arabic language, literature, and culture at University of Waterloo, Canada. Playwright: \u003ci\u003eWaiting for Gilgamesh: Scenes from Iraq, The Mug, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Widow\u003c\/i\u003e. Author: \u003ci\u003eThe Discourse of War in Contemporary Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e (in Arabic). Translator: \u003ci\u003eAfricanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary\u003c\/i\u003e. Co-editor and co-translator of \u003ci\u003eContemporary Plays from Iraq\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJeffery P. Casey\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director at Norwich University, USA. His scholarly articles have appeared in Theatre Topics, Modern Drama, \u003ci\u003eQuarterly Review of Film and Video\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEcumenica\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51615473959186,"sku":"9781350465268","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3726c20e-b711-4a36-938f-52ba894b5b44.jpg?v=1758097696","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/contemporary-plays-from-iraq-volume-ii-9781350465268","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}