Queer Feminist Play Exploring Class, Gender and Sexuality "Damnee Manon, Sacree Sandra", First English Edition

Feminism, LGBTQ Theater

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[Feminist][Queer][Sex Work][Theater] Tremblay, Michel. Damnée Manon, Sacrée Sandra. Vancouver: Talonbooks, 1981. First English edition. 43 pages. Glossy photographic wraps featuring a black-and-white composite image of actors Heath Lambert and Clare Coulter. 8vo. A foundational queer play by Quebecois dramatist Michel Tremblay, Damnée Manon, Sacrée Sandra explores class, gender, and sexuality in 1970s French-Canadian society through the lens of two women one a sex worker, the other a devout Catholic locked in philosophical debate. Originally staged in French at Montréal s Théâtre de Quat Sous in 1977, this English edition was first performed in Vancouver (1979), then at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, reflecting the national resonance of Tremblay s intersectional feminist critique. As with much of Tremblay s work, the text centers on marginalized voices and challenges dominant cultural narratives, offering a richly theatrical portrayal of Quebec s socio-religious tensions, particularly as they affect women and queer individuals. The back cover features an extended excerpt from the play's dialogue, foregrounding Tremblay s blend of philosophical inquiry and vernacular speech. This English version, translated by John Van Burek, played a pivotal role in introducing Anglophone audiences to Tremblay s radical theatrical language and his commitment to exploring the lives of women and queer people within restrictive social frameworks. The play s enduring cultural relevance is evident in its continued production across Canadian theaters and its academic analysis within gender and performance studies. Spine chipped with shelfwear to edges and corners; binding intact with clean pages. Overall good condition. The first English edition of a landmark queer feminist work from one of Canada s most influential dramatists.

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• Titre: Queer Feminist Play Exploring Class, Gender and Sexuality "Damnee Manon, Sacree Sandra", First English Edition
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• Édition: Edition originale
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