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Totem Voices: Plays from the Black World Repertory
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Evocative drama exploring global black experiences.
"Totem Voices" offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that delves deep into the black experience around the world. With its vibrant collection of plays, it not only celebrates the diversity and richness of black cultures but also provides an engaging and insightful look into the lives and struggles that are often underrepresented in theater. If you're looking to expand your understanding and appreciation for global black narratives, this compilation is a stirring and powerful addition to your library.
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ISBN: 9780802131263
Authors:
Paul Carter Harrison
Publisher: Grove Pr
Date of Publication: 1989-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Art
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 7 readers)
Description
Harrison identifies the rhythmic, onomatopoetic, incantatory use of language in cultures as diverse as South Africa and the South Bronx as the unifying--and liberating--aesthetic principle of modern black dramaturgy.
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Evocative drama exploring global black experiences.
"Totem Voices" offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that delves deep into the black experience around the world. With its vibrant collection of plays, it not only celebrates the diversity and richness of black cultures but also provides an engaging and insightful look into the lives and struggles that are often underrepresented in theater. If you're looking to expand your understanding and appreciation for global black narratives, this compilation is a stirring and powerful addition to your library.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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