The Theater of War
Book description
This is the personal and deeply passionate story of a life devoted to reclaiming the timeless power of an ancient artistic tradition to comfort the afflicted. For years, theater director Bryan Doerries has led an innovative public health project that produces ancient tragedies for current and returned soldiers, addicts, tornado…
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Theater of War as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As a cancer survivor and bone marrow transplant recipient, I found this book enormously helpful personally as well as professionally.
Drawing on his experience as a theater director producing ancient Greek tragedies for survivors of war, addiction, natural disasters, and other calamities, Doerries brings these ancient plays to life for contemporary audiences. His moving, personal, generous account – part memoir, part philosophical exploration – eloquently exposes the value of Greek tragedy for coping with trauma and tragedy today.
From Emily's list on why Ancient Greece and Rome matter today.
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