Jewish Theatre: a Global View A Global View |
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| Editor:
| Nahshon, Edna |
| Series title: | IJS Studies in Judaica Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-17335-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $190.95 |
Book Description:
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While a frequently used term, Jewish Theatre has become a contested concept that defies precise definition. Is it theatre by Jews? For Jews? About Jews? Though there are no easy answers for these questions,
Jewish Theatre: A Global View, contributes greatly to the conversation by offering an impressive collection of original essays written by an international cadre of noted scholars from Europe, the United States, and Israel. The essays discuss historical and current texts and...
More DescriptionWhile a frequently used term, Jewish Theatre has become a contested concept that defies precise definition. Is it theatre by Jews? For Jews? About Jews? Though there are no easy answers for these questions, Jewish Theatre: A Global View, contributes greatly to the conversation by offering an impressive collection of original essays written by an international cadre of noted scholars from Europe, the United States, and Israel. The essays discuss historical and current texts and performance practices, covering a wide gamut of genres and traditions.