Theatre and Islam

By Marvin Carlson and Marvin A. Carlson

This insightful and engaging new title in the Theatre & series explores the various connections between theatre and Islam. Drawing on both historical and recent examples to trace their relationship and offer a new perspective on a topical subject, this persuasive text argues against a long-standing assumption that Islam has worked in opposition to theatrical presentation. From the thirteenth century puppet plays of Ibn Daniyal to Islamic themes in twenty-first century productions, Theatre and Islam is chronologically wide-ranging and ambitious in its scope.

Ambitious yet concise, this is the perfect introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies and Drama.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1352005603
• ISBN13: 9781352005608
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 8.2"