Ariel Dorfman Libri

Focusing on the voices of fifty human rights activists from over forty countries, the narrative weaves together powerful first-person testimonies. Notable figures include Nobel Laureates like the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, alongside lesser-known advocates such as Kailash Satyarthi and Juliana Dogbadzi, whose personal struggles highlight the fight against child labor and sexual slavery. Through these diverse experiences, the book conveys a compelling message of freedom from persecution and the quest for equal opportunities, blending political advocacy with artistic expression.

"A multifaceted journey that is geographical, personal and political . . . A complex, nuanced view of United States–Latin American politics and relations of the last forty some years." — Durham Herald-Sun"One of the most important voices coming out of South America." — Salman RushdieIn September 1973, the military took power in Chile, and Ariel Dorfman, a young leftist allied with President Allende, was forced to flee for his life. In Feeding on Dreams , Dorfman portrays, through visceral scenes and with startling honesty, the personal and political maelstroms that have defined his life since the Pinochet coup. Dorfman’s wry and masterfully told account takes us on a page-turning tour of the past several decades of North-South political history and of the complex consequences of revolution and tyranny, excavating for the first time his profound and provocative journey as an exile and the consequences for his wife and family."Fascinating." — San Francisco Examiner"A great book that will simultaneously undo us and sustain us." — Tikkun

This book presents a compelling argument urging Americans to deepen their understanding of the nation's role on the global stage. It explores themes of identity, responsibility, and interconnectedness, encouraging readers to reflect on their impact and engage more thoughtfully with international issues. Through insightful analysis, it aims to foster a more informed and empathetic perspective on America's position in a complex world.

Exploring themes of confinement and liberation, this short novel delves into the struggles of writers and creativity during the late 16th century. Against a backdrop of conflict between Islam and Christianity, it highlights the evolving roles of women and the harsh societal responses to dissent and crime. Through its meditation on the constraints of both mind and body, the narrative reveals the complexities of creativity in a tumultuous era.

"Death and the Maiden is 'a terrifying moral thriller which combines brilliant theatricality with clear thought and fierce compassion' Sunday Times. It ran for a year in the West End, was a hit on Broadway and was filmed by Polanski." "Reader, premiered at the Traverse Theater, Edinburgh, is about a censor who discovers that a novel he wishes to ban is describing his own life." "Widows, also first produced by the Traverse, is about the men who 'disappear' under totalitarian regimes and about the women who wait."--BOOK JACKET

The narrative revolves around Graham Blake, a successful corporate president grappling with the moral dilemma of downsizing his company. Seeking peace of mind, he turns to Dr. Carl Tolgate’s Corporate Life Therapy Institute, which offers a radical therapy for a hefty fee. As Blake undergoes this intense process, he finds himself entangled in a power struggle involving Tolgate and a mysterious woman, leading him to question who truly holds the reins over his company, life, and emotions.

Censored and condemned, this is a highly controversial Marxist critique of how our favourite cartoons are vehicles for capitalist ideology.

The tale of a man and a woman who have entered purgatory - a soul-less white room. Each is interrogated in turn by the other. Each has to reach a state of forgiveness and contrition before they can leave purgatory and move on.

This powerful political drama and psychological thriller by the noted Chilean writer premiered in London last summer, where it won the Time Out Award for Best Play. In March it opened in the United States on Broadway, with direction by Mike Nichols and starring Glenn Close, Richard Dreyfuss, and Gene Hackman. The play focuses on a woman who finds herself in the position to exact revenge upon a man whom she believes to have been her torturer 15 years earlier. In telling this story, the author also addresses the dilemmas which touch all our lives: innocence and evil, truth and lies, forgiveness, and revenge. This is a worthwhile addition to modern drama collections. (Library Journal)