War Cantata / Child Object

By: Chantal Bilodeau and Larry Tremblay and Keith Turnbull

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Synopsis: War Cantata translated by Keith TurnbullHow far will humanity go in its quest for power? Why do we desire to eliminate each other through war? War Cantata looks at ways the impulse for violence is transmitted from one generation to the next; for example, when a father teaches his son hatred to transform him into a soldier impervious to pity. Without focusing on a particular battle or soldier, this harsh, intense, choral text builds the rhythmic power of words to expose war's spiral toward hatred.In 2012, SACD (Société des auteurs et compositeurs dramatiques), in partnership with France Culture, awarded War Cantata the Prix SADC for best world play written in French, and CEAD (Centre des auteurs dramatiques) awarded it the Prix Michel-Tremblay for the best play written in Quebec in 2012.Cast of 2 men and a chorusChild Object translated by Chantal BilodeauWith child as a blank page, a man sets about constructing his ideal companion manipulating personality, gender, and body. The child becomes the ultimate consumer good.Cast of 1 woman and 2 men

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780889229075
Related ISBNs:: 9780889229068
Publisher:: Talonbooks, Limited
Date of Addition:: 11/13/15
Copyrighted By:: Larry Tremblay and Lansman Editeur. Translation
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Military, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Drama, Plays and Theater
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.