{"product_id":"9780889229068","title":"War Cantata \/ Child Object","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWar Cantata\u003c\/b\u003e translated by Keith Turnbull\u003cbr\u003eHow far will humanity go in its quest for power? Why do we desire to eliminate each other through war? \u003ci\u003eWar Cantata\u003c\/i\u003e looks at ways the impulse for violence is transmitted from one generation to the next; for example, when a father teaches his son hatred to transform him into a soldier impervious to pity. Without focusing on a particular battle or soldier, this harsh, intense, choral text builds the rhythmic power of words to expose war’s spiral toward hatred.\u003cp\u003eIn 2012, SACD (Société des auteurs et compositeurs dramatiques), in partnership with France Culture, awarded \u003ci\u003eWar Cantata\u003c\/i\u003e the Prix SADC for best world play written in French, and CEAD (Centre des auteurs dramatiques) awarded it the Prix Michel-Tremblay for the best play written in Quebec in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast of 2 men and a chorus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChild Object\u003c\/b\u003e translated by Chantal Bilodeau\u003cbr\u003eWith child as a blank page, a man sets about constructing his ideal companion manipulating personality, gender, and body. The child becomes the ultimate consumer good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast of 1 woman and 2 men\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talonbooks, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47009268236528,"sku":"9780889229068","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780889229068_p0.jpg?v=1763854307","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780889229068","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}