Sefi Atta Selected Plays |
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| Author:
| Atta, Sefi |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62371-979-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2019 |
| Publisher: | Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Interlink Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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First ever collection of plays by award-winning Nigerian-American playwright Sefi Atta. "This is contemporary family drama at its best: jam-packed with complex characters of largely middle class backgrounds; terse, witty dialogues that demonstrate Atta's skills at portraying genders and generations with widely differing aspirations; sibling rivalries, conjugal dynamics and meddling extended families; best friends and bad neighbors; and a whole plethora of religious practices and...
More DescriptionFirst ever collection of plays by award-winning Nigerian-American playwright Sefi Atta. "This is contemporary family drama at its best: jam-packed with complex characters of largely middle class backgrounds; terse, witty dialogues that demonstrate Atta's skills at portraying genders and generations with widely differing aspirations; sibling rivalries, conjugal dynamics and meddling extended families; best friends and bad neighbors; and a whole plethora of religious practices and ethical mores which affect business ventures, professional conduct, and personal relations. This and much more you will find in Atta's Selected Plays--a drama collection which offers thought-provoking entertainment for theatre lovers." --Christine Matzke, University of Bayreuth