Synopses & Reviews
Witnesses, spokespersons, and prophets -- the playwrights collected in this groundbreaking anthology serve as all three in the unfolding historical drama of the Cuban exiles. These nine one-act plays reflect differing degrees of adherence to traditional Cuban life, acceptance of American values, customs, and mores, or biculturalism. Includes authors Leopoldo Hernandez, Julio Matas, Matias Montes Huidobro, Rene Ariza, Miguel Gonzalez-Pando, Reinaldo Arenas, Dolores Prida, Manuel Pereiras, and Hector Perez.
Table of Contents
We were always afraid / Leopoldo Hernandez -- Dialogue of the poet and the supreme leader /Julio Matas -- Olofeâ's razor / Matias Montes Huidobrio -- Four minidramas: The meeting; Doll's play; Declaraion of principles; and A flower vendor for these times / Rene Ariza -- The great American justice game / Miguel Gonzalez-Pando -- Traitor / Reinaldo Arenas -- Screens / Dolores Prida -- The marriage of Hippolyta / Manuel Pereiras -- Perhaps the marshland / Hector Perez.