Translations of twelve popular Arabic plays written and produced duringthe past thirty years introduce English readers to the vibrant theater scene of theArab world. The plays -- from Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, andTunisia -- reflect a variety of dramatic trends and styles and provide insights intocontemporary social, cultural, and political currents. This well-prepared anthologyrepresents a unique contribution to the study of world drama and modern MiddleEastern culture.Playwrights include Yusuf al-Ani, Abdal-Aziz al-Surayii, the Balalin Company of Jerusalem, Izz al-Dinal-Madani, Mahmud Diyab, Alfred Farag, Walid Ikhlasi, Isam Mahfuz, SalahAbd al-Sabur, Ali Salim, Mamduh Udwan, and SadallahWannus.