Ariel Dorfman
Argentinian author and playwright
Born
May 6th, 1942
83 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Argentina
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An author, playwright, and academic with a deep engagement in political and social issues. Worked as a television and radio critic, contributing to cultural discourse in Latin America. Emigrated to the United States after the military coup in Chile in 1973, continuing to write about themes of exile, memory, and justice. Notable works include the play 'Death and the Maiden', which addresses the aftermath of dictatorship and trauma. In addition to plays, authored several novels and essays that explored human rights and the intricacies of Latin American history.
Authored the play 'Death and the Maiden'
Wrote essays on human rights and memory
Contributed to cultural discussions in Latin America
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