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| − | ''[[Four Plays]]'' is a collection of | + | ''[[Four Plays]]'' is a collection of dramatic works, edited by [[Zakes Mda]] (1948-) |
==The collection== | ==The collection== | ||
| − | + | Edited by [[Zakes Mda]] and published by [[Vivlia Publishers|Vivlia Press]] in 1996. | |
| − | '' | + | '''Contains''': |
| − | ''[[ | + | ''[[So What's New?]]'' ([[Fatima Dike]]) |
| + | Four Plays is a milestone in the study of South Africa theater. It contains works by playwrights who have distinguished themselves, not only in South Africa but in the theater capitals of the world, over two decades. Three of the plays represent the new theater that is emerging in post-apartheid South Africa. The fourth play represents a theater of resistance that was common during the days of apartheid. It is however still relevant today since the subject with which it deals continues to be close to many people's hearts. The introduction by the distinguished international scholar, Prof. Zakes Mda, gives an insightful overview of theater in South Africa -- making this anthology suitable for both students and practitioners of the art. | ||
| − | '' | + | 1. Introduction, an overview of theatre in South Africa -- |
| + | 2. So what's new / by Fatima Dike -- | ||
| + | 3. Umongikazi/The nurse / by Maishe Maponya -- | ||
| + | 4. The nun's romantic story / by Zakes Mda -- | ||
| + | 5. Member of society / by Makwedini Mtsaka. | ||
| + | 158 pages, Paperback | ||
| − | + | First published January 1, 1996 | |
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| − | First published | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | + | https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1150118 | |
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| − | Go to [[ | + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] |
== Return to == | == Return to == | ||
Revision as of 06:13, 7 April 2024
Four Plays is a collection of dramatic works, edited by Zakes Mda (1948-)
The collection
Edited by Zakes Mda and published by Vivlia Press in 1996.
Contains:
So What's New? (Fatima Dike) Four Plays is a milestone in the study of South Africa theater. It contains works by playwrights who have distinguished themselves, not only in South Africa but in the theater capitals of the world, over two decades. Three of the plays represent the new theater that is emerging in post-apartheid South Africa. The fourth play represents a theater of resistance that was common during the days of apartheid. It is however still relevant today since the subject with which it deals continues to be close to many people's hearts. The introduction by the distinguished international scholar, Prof. Zakes Mda, gives an insightful overview of theater in South Africa -- making this anthology suitable for both students and practitioners of the art.
1. Introduction, an overview of theatre in South Africa -- 2. So what's new / by Fatima Dike -- 3. Umongikazi/The nurse / by Maishe Maponya -- 4. The nun's romantic story / by Zakes Mda -- 5. Member of society / by Makwedini Mtsaka. 158 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
Translations and adaptations
Sources
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1150118
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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