Staging the Amistad
Charlie Haffner
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Staging the Amistad
by Charlie Haffner, Yulisa Amadu Maddy, Raymond E. D. de'Souza George
Published
2019
Publisher
Ohio University Press
Pages
198
ISBN-13
9780821446683
Description
"Staging the Amistad collects in print for the first time plays about the Amistad slave revolt by three of Sierra Leone's most influential playwrights of the latter decades of the twentieth century: Charlie Haffner, Yulisa Amadu "Pat" Maddy, and Raymond de'Souza-George. Until the late 1980s, when the first of these plays was performed, the 1839 shipboard slave rebellion and the return of its victors to their homes in what is modern-day Sierra Leone had been an unrecognized chapter in the country's history. The plays recast the tale of heroism, survival, and resistance to tyranny as a distinctly Sierra Leonean story, emphasizing the agency of its African protagonists. For this reason, Haffner, Maddy, and de'Souza-George counterbalance the better-known American representations of the rebellion, which center on American characters and American political and cultural concerns. The first public performances of these plays constituted a watershed moment. Written and staged immediately before and after the start of Sierra Leone's decade-long conflict, they brought the Amistad rebellion to public consciousness. Furthermore, their turn to a uniquely Sierra Leonean history of heroic resistance to tyranny highlights the persistent faith in nation-state nationalism and the dreams of decolonization"--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Staging the Amistad?
This edition of Staging the Amistad has approximately 198 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Staging the Amistad?
For most readers, Staging the Amistad typically takes between 4h 8m and 2h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,500 words
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What is the word count of Staging the Amistad?
The estimated word count for Staging the Amistad is approximately 49,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Staging the Amistad?
Staging the Amistad was written by Charlie Haffner, Yulisa Amadu Maddy, Raymond E. D. de'Souza George.
When was Staging the Amistad published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.