Description
Grooming / La desconocida
Book Summary
This volume brings together two plays by Paco Bezerra, one of the most recognized contemporary playwrights. In "Grooming," the author addresses the sexual harassment of minors over the internet with rawness and sensitivity, making it one of his most internationally awarded pieces. "La desconocida" rounds out the edition with a second play that explores the boundaries of identity and desire. Both offerings provide the reader with uncomfortable, necessary, and deeply human theater that invites reflection on the shadows of today's society.
What is it about?
"Grooming" delves into the complex and disturbing world of digital sexual harassment of minors. The play strips bare the strategies of manipulation used by an adult toward an adolescent, exploring the dynamics of power, deception, and vulnerability in the virtual environment. Bezerra constructs a tense, psychological text that does not judge, but rather exposes the cracks in an abusive relationship, showing both the perspective of the stalker and that of the victim. The second play, "La desconocida," complements the volume with a piece that probes the construction of identity and the secrets that define our relationships, maintaining the same dramatic intensity and critical gaze on the human condition.
Main themes
- Sexual harassment of minors over the internet (grooming)
- Psychological manipulation and abuse of power
- Adolescent vulnerability in the digital environment
- Construction of identity and desire
- Secrets and masks in human relationships
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary theater of social protest, students and professionals of the performing arts, as well as those looking for a dramatic text that addresses current issues with psychological depth. It is also recommended for educators, psychologists, and anyone concerned about the protection of children and the risks of new technologies.
What this book offers
- A lucid and uncompromising look at an urgent social issue such as grooming.
- Two theatrical texts of high literary and dramatic quality, internationally awarded and recognized.
- A tool for reflection and debate on the boundaries of the relationship between adults and minors in the digital world.
- The opportunity to learn about the work of one of the most relevant Spanish playwrights today.
Technical specifications
- Author: BEZERRA, PACO; MAQUEDA, PABLO; VIANA, HAIZEA
- Publisher: EDICIONES LA UÑA ROTA
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FILMS, CINEMA, SCREENPLAYS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: LIBROS ROBADOS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2023
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 293 g
Editorial review
This volume is particularly relevant for its ability to address such a delicate subject as grooming from a high-level theatrical perspective. The work of Paco Bezerra, backed by multiple awards, manages to transform a complex social problem into a dramatic text that captivates and moves. The paperback edition by La uÑa RoTa, as part of their Libros Robados collection, makes it an accessible and necessary title for those looking for theater committed to its time.