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Luis Valdez studies the life and work of this Chicano playwright, director, performer, and producer along with the implications of his legacy for Chicana/o/x communities and for all who engage with his work.

Valdez's work broadened the scope of theater and arts in the Chicano community, and his formation of El Teatro Campesino brought together students and farmworkers. This volume highlights his professional work and writings. It offers a unique investigation of Luis Valdez, his life, his oeuvre, and his contributions to the theater in the United States and beyond. This book combines:

  • an in-depth biographical overview of Valdez's life and career, focusing on defining experiences that set his trajectory into motion;
  • an exploration of Valdez's key writingsthe  1973 epic poem Pensamiento Serpentino and the unpublished lecture The Power of Zero which articulate his philosophy of the Theatre of the Sphere;
  • a stylistic an

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1/31/2024
      ISBN-13 9781032496696
      978-1032496696
      ISBN-10 103249669X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Luis Valdez studies the life and work of this Chicano playwright, director, performer, and producer along with the implications of his legacy for Chicana/o/x communities and for all who engage with his work.

      Valdez's work broadened the scope of theater and arts in the Chicano community, and his formation of El Teatro Campesino brought together students and farmworkers. This volume highlights his professional work and writings. It offers a unique investigation of Luis Valdez, his life, his oeuvre, and his contributions to the theater in the United States and beyond. This book combines:

      • an in-depth biographical overview of Valdez's life and career, focusing on defining experiences that set his trajectory into motion;
      • an exploration of Valdez's key writingsthe  1973 epic poem Pensamiento Serpentino and the unpublished lecture The Power of Zero which articulate his philosophy of the Theatre of the Sphere;
      • a stylistic an

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