Modern Arabic Drama

<p>Translations of twelve popular Arabic plays written and produced during the past thirty years introduce English readers to the vibrant theater scene of the Arab world. The plays--from Egypt Iraq Kuwait Lebanon Palestine Syria and Tunisia--reflect a variety of dramatic trends and styles and provide insights into contemporary social cultural and political currents. This well-prepared anthology represents a unique contribution to the study of world drama and modern Middle Eastern culture.<br /><br />Playwrights include Yusuf al-Ani Abd al-Aziz al-Surayii the Balalin Company of Jerusalem Izz al-Din al-Madani Mahmud Diyab Alfred Farag Walid Ikhlasi Isam Mahfuz Salah Abd al-Sabur Ali Salim Mamduh Udwan and Sadallah Wannus.</p>