Trickster Theatre
Jesse Weaver Shipley
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Trickster Theatre
Published
2015
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Pages
300
ISBN-13
9780253016591
Description
"Trickster Theatre traces the changing social significance of national theatre in Ghana from its rise as an idealistic state project from the time of independence to its reinvention in recent electronic, market-oriented genres. Jesse Weaver Shipley presents portraits of many key figures in Ghanaian theatre and examines how Akan trickster tales were adapted as the basis of a modern national theatre. This performance style tied Accra's evolving urban identity to rural origins and to Pan-African liberation politics. Contradictions emerge, however, when the ideal Ghanaian citizen is a mythic hustler who stands at the crossroads between personal desires and collective obligations. Shipley examines the interplay between on-stage action and off-stage events to show how trickster theatre shapes an evolving urban world." -- Publisher's description
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Trickster Theatre?
This edition of Trickster Theatre has approximately 300 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 Trickster Theatre?
For most readers, Trickster Theatre typically takes between 6h 15m and 4h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 75,000 words
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What is the word count of Trickster Theatre?
The estimated word count for Trickster Theatre is approximately 75,000 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 Trickster Theatre?
Trickster Theatre was written by Jesse Weaver Shipley.
When was Trickster Theatre published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.