An anarchist's accidental death

Author: [Italy] Dario Fo
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Publish Date: 2005-01-21
Features: On October 9, 1997, the Swedish Royal Academy announced that the Nobel Prize in Literature for that year would be awarded to the Italian playwright, director, and actor Dario Fo. He has written over fifty satirical plays, one-act farces, black comedies, and absurd plays, with his political satirical plays having the greatest impact. This book is the first to translate five of his renowned representative works—The Accidental Death of an Anarchist, The Kidnapping of Father Vanini, The Inquisitor's Sermon, Trumpets, Trumpets, and Whistles, and The Dumb Show with a Banner and Little Puppets—into Chinese and present them to Chinese readers who love the art of theater. Dario Fo has always used theater as a means to reflect contemporary struggles, expose darkness, and critique social issues, infusing his works with a clear political stance and fervent critical passion. Through these five plays, readers can catch a glimpse of the enchanting charm of Dario Fo's theatrical art.