Ariel Dorfman
Ariel Dorfman is a Chilean-American novelist, playwright, essayist, academic, and human rights activist. He was born on May 6, 1942, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and later became a citizen of Chile and the United States. Dorfman is best known for his works dealing with the challenges of living under dictatorship and the consequences of tyranny. His most famous play, 'Death and the Maiden,' explores themes of justice and reconciliation after political oppression. Dorfman has also written extensively on the cultural and political landscape of Latin America and the concept of exile. He has received numerous awards for his literary work and his commitment to human rights.
Books
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1. Death And The Maiden
In a post-dictatorship country, a former political prisoner, Paulina, encounters a man whom she believes to be her former torturer. She takes him captive and subjects him to a mock trial, seeking justice for the atrocities she endured. As the tension escalates, the play delves into themes of truth, revenge, and the complex aftermath of trauma, challenging the audience to question the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator in a society grappling with its dark past.
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