{"title":"Bryan Doerries","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Bryan Doerries, a renowned author and translator with a unique focus on using ancient Greek tragedies to address contemporary issues. Doerries expertly reveals the timeless nature of these classic plays, demonstrating their continued relevance in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Theatre of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its insightful exploration of human experiences such as trauma, loss, and healing. By connecting these ancient stories with modern audiences, Doerries opens a dialogue on the impact of war, conflict, and the universal search for solace and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are passionate about arts and culture or interested in the therapeutic potential of theatre, Bryan Doerries' works offer a profound journey into the power of storytelling and its ability to bridge historical and emotional divides. Dive into his writings to explore how the lessons of the past continue to speak to our present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-theatre-of-war-what-ancient-greek-tragedies-can-teach-us-today-by-bryan-doerries-9781925106961","title":"The Theatre of War: what ancient Greek tragedies can teach us today","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical tragedy is timelessly powerful—not only does it still move us, but it heals, too. Bryan Doerries produces performances of Greek tragedies for soldiers returned from conflict, addicts, prison communities, victims of natural disasters, and other vulnerable people. His dramatisations have explored how the story of Sophocles' Ajax can help today's soldiers and their loved ones grapple with trauma; why people in the penal system are liberated by \u003cem\u003ePrometheus Bound\u003c\/em\u003e; and how Heracles has changed the way that some doctors manage end-of-life care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn drawing on such extraordinarily intimate experiences, and in telling his own story of loss and learning, Doerries illustrates the redemptive potential of one of the oldest human art forms and the power of re-enacting. \u003cem\u003eThe Theatre of War\u003c\/em\u003e is a passionate, humane, and purposeful book that shows how suffering and healing are part of an eternally replicable process, and argues that the great tragedies of the Greeks can still light a clear path forward through contemporary society's most tangled issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517687877868,"sku":"9781925106961","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11394943482873.jpg?v=1748944873"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bryan-doerries.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}