Parks, SuzanLori

Venus

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ISBN 13:: 9781559361354
author:: Parks, SuzanLori
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1997
Pages:: 165
Genre:: Drama texts: from c 1900 -
Condition:: New
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Venus A Play by Suzan-Lori Parks is a powerful exploration of colonisation and objectification. Based on the true story of Saartjie Baartman, an indigenous South African woman who was exhibited as a freak-show attraction in 19th-century Europe, this play delves into themes of exploitation and the human cost of societal pressures. Theatre Communications Group first published Parks' work in 1997, and it has since been recognised for its bold storytelling. This edition is presented in paperback, with 165 pages that offer a thought-provoking examination of one woman's experience under the scrutiny of a society that sought to commodify her. This play treads a delicate balance between pathos and absurdity, making it a challenging but compelling read.

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