{"title":"Lina Patel","description":"\u003cp\u003eLina Patel’s works delve deeply into the vibrant intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring the power of language, identity, and expression. Her writing invites readers to engage with rich narratives that celebrate creativity and the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith evocative prose and thoughtful insights, Patel’s books like \u003cem\u003eGolden Tongues\u003c\/em\u003e illuminate the nuances of cultural dialogue and artistic influence, offering a compelling journey for anyone drawn to the transformative world of art and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-tongues-by-luis-alfaro-9781350431546","title":"Golden Tongues","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA first-of-its-kind anthology that explores adaptations of 17th-century Hispanic \u003ci\u003ecomedia\u003c\/i\u003e within contemporary Los Angeles theatre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerformed outdoors for audiences of all classes and genders, \u003ci\u003ecomedias\u003c\/i\u003e questioned orthodox ideologies and power systems of the 17th-century Hispanic world. 400 years later, these stories are still being used to call for change, but within modern-day America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolden Tongues: Adapting Hispanic Classical Theater in Los Angeles\u003c\/i\u003e explores how adaptations of source texts by authors such as Lope de Vega, Calderón, and María de Zayas harness their energy and themes. Touching on key modern issues like the intersection of power and sexuality, gentrification, and Black identities, this anthology bridges the gap between the classical and the contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing seven plays, each with an introduction that situates the adaptation in relation to its source and contextualises its performance, this play collection both highlights the longevity of Hispanic classic theatre and celebrates the diversity of modern-day performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596492783852,"sku":"9781350431546","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350431546-golden-tongues.jpg?v=1777928001"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lina-patel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}