Description
DRAWING OF A WOUNDED FOX
Book summary
In this work, the reader will find a contemporary theatrical proposal that explores vulnerability and resilience through a poetic and visual narrative. Written as part of the 2023-24 Dramatic Residencies program at the Centro Dramático Nacional, the piece offers an emotional journey where fragility becomes a driving force for transformation. Its primary value lies in its ability to connect with the most intimate human experience, using stage language as a vehicle for introspection.
What is it about?
The play delves into the story of a character who, like a wounded fox, navigates the scars of the past and the challenges of the present. Through a careful dramatic structure, the text unfolds moments of tension and tenderness, where physical and emotional wounds become metaphors for an internal struggle for survival and self-understanding. The edition includes side-by-side texts in Spanish and Catalan, which enriches the reading experience and opens the work to a bilingual audience.
Main themes
- Vulnerability as a starting point for personal growth.
- Resilience in the face of adversity and pain.
- Identity and the search for meaning in times of crisis.
- The relationship between language and the expression of deep emotions.
- Linguistic duality (Spanish and Catalan) as a reflection of intertwined cultural realities.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at readers and theatre professionals interested in contemporary dramaturgy, as well as those seeking texts that combine careful writing with a sincere exploration of the human condition. It will also be attractive to performing arts students and anyone who values literature as a tool for emotional reflection.
What this book offers
- An original look at the process of healing through dramatic art.
- A bilingual text that allows for the appreciation of linguistic and cultural nuances.
- A work endorsed by the prestigious Dramatic Residencies program of the Centro Dramático Nacional.
- A reading experience that invites introspection and inner dialogue.
Technical specifications
- Author: PUIG GRAU, ORIOL
- Publisher: INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA
- Publication date: January 2025
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 420 g
Editorial review
This work presents itself as a solid proposal within the current theatrical landscape, standing out for its sensitivity and its commitment to bilingualism as a narrative element. Its inclusion in the Dramatic Residencies program of the Centro Dramático Nacional guarantees a quality work that deserves the attention of those who follow emerging dramaturgy. It is a recommended read for those looking for texts that transcend the merely theatrical to become a profound literary experience.