THE PEARL THIEF OR THE SEARCH FOR SELF
THE PEARL THIEF OR THE SEARCH FOR SELF
Author(s): Doina PologeaSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: parable; son; fishing; searching; experiences
Summary/Abstract: The play entitled The Pearl Thief written by Valeriu Anania reconfigures a biblical parable, that of the Prodigal Son, with the action being placed in an exotic environment. The theme of the play is the finding (or the fishing) of one’s self as a result of painful experiences and avid searches.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 09
- Page Range: 489-493
- Page Count: 5
- Language: Romanian