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Article: Youth, magic, and realism.(Nine Plays by JosW Cruz Gonzlez: Magical Realism and Mature Themes in Theatre for Young Audiences)(Book review)
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- Texas Books in Review
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- March 22, 2009
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Nine Plays by JosW Cruz Gonzlez: Magical Realism and Mature Themes in Theatre for Young Audiences edited by Coleman A. Jennings. (Austin: University of Texas Press, 2008. 335 pp. $24.95 paper)
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"Deep below the waters of the Amazon River lies a magical kingdom called the Encante. It is peopled by enchanted beings called Encantados. The Encantados swim freely with such joy in their hearts. If you listen you can hear their song."
With this opening to The Magic Rainforest, the playwright immerses the reader in a compelling story of a young Amazonian Indian boy who recognizes his bicultural identity, channels his inner strength, ...
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