Description
MONEY
Book Summary
A play that explores the profound bond between human beings and money, not just as a medium of exchange, but as a mirror of our collective relationships, longings, and fears. Through a scenic narrative, the author invites us to reflect on how currency condenses the values and contradictions of a society.
What is it about?
The play starts from a revealing premise: money speaks about us more than we think. Every coin and banknote is a document that reflects the aspirations, conflicts, and power structures of an era. The theatrical text deconstructs this symbiotic relationship between the economic and the human, showing how money shapes the way we relate to one another, think of ourselves, and organize our communal life. Through various characters and situations, the play lays bare the hidden face of capital, revealing that in a simple transaction lie hidden desires, fears, and a complex web of social meanings.
Main themes
- The relationship between money and human identity.
- Money as a reflection of social longings and fears.
- The influence of capital on interpersonal relationships.
- Social and economic critique through theatrical language.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for readers interested in contemporary theatre with social and philosophical content, students and professionals of the performing arts, as well as those seeking a critical reflection on the role of money in culture and human relationships.
What this book offers
- An original perspective that links economics with social psychology and dramatic art.
- Material for reflection on debates regarding the symbolic value of money in today's society.
- A play that combines theatrical entertainment with conceptual depth.
- An accessible analysis of how money condenses the contradictions of an era.
Technical specifications
- Author: GILABERT, GASTON
- Publisher: INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: CLASSIC THEATRE TEXTS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2024
- Number of pages: 231
- Weight: 365 g
Editorial review
A theatrical proposal that transcends mere plot to delve into an anthropological inquiry into money. The work is pertinent for those who look to theatre as a vehicle for social criticism and cultural analysis, offering a text that invites us to rethink the everyday from an acute and revealing scenic perspective.