A violent spectacle : terrorism in contemporary Peninsular drama / Tara Downs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Downs, Tara, author.

Series:

Casa de la riqueza. Estudios de cultura de España ; 47.

La Casa de la Riqueza. Estudios de la Cultura de España ; 47

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Terrorism in literature.

Violence in literature.

Spanish drama--20th century--History and criticism.

Spanish drama.

Spanish drama--21st century--History and criticism.

Catalan drama--21st century--History and criticism.

Catalan drama.

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 p.)

Place of Publication:

Madrid ; Frankfurt am Main : Iberoamericana : Vervuert, [2019]

Language Note:

In Spanish.

Summary:

Terrorism has long been a part of Spanish history, although the 1990s and early 21st century brought some changes in terms of who committed the attacks - and how. Other changes that took place at this time include the increasing openness about terrorism in theatre. What is it about this time period that led to the new ways of discussing and approaching violence/terrorism? Was it more frequent - or simply less covert? This book examines the intersection of violence and theatre in Spain, in addition to the role this cultural combination plays on the identity and "idian experience of the Spanish people, through the study of dramas by contemporary playwrights such as Jordi Galceran, Sergi Belbel, and more.

Contents:

Front matter

Table of Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1. Branching Out: The Roots of Violence on the Contemporary Spanish Stage

CHAPTER 2. Casting Spells: The Illusion of Control

CHAPTER 3. Getting Schooled: Terrorism and the Use of Ideology

CHAPTER 4. Mirror, Mirror: Reflections on Alterity

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-167) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

3-95487-920-4

OCLC:

1102805782