Ibrahim the Mad and Other Plays: Volume One: An Anthology of Modern Turkish Drama

by Talât Sait Halman

Since the middle of the twentieth century, Turkish playwriting has been notable for its verve and versatility. This two-volume anthology is the first major collection of plays in English of modern Turkish drama, a selection dealing with ancient Anatolian mythology, Ottoman history, contemporary social issues and family dramas, ribald comedy from Turkey's cities and rural areas. It also includes several plays set outside Turkey.

The two volumes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815608977
• ISBN13: 9780815608974
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 10.0"