Ariel Dorfman Bücher

›Der Tod und das Mädchen‹ spielt in einem nicht näher bekannten Land, das nach einer langen Zeit der Diktatur wieder demokratisch regiert wird. In einem Haus am Meer treffen drei Personen aufeinander: Der Rechtsanwalt Gerardo ist gerade von der Regierung zum Vorsitzenden eines Ausschusses ernannt worden, der Folterungen während der Diktatur untersuchen soll. Paulina, seine Frau, ist ein Opfer dieser Folterungen gewesen. Rein zufällig bekommen sie Besuch von einem Dritten: dem Arzt Roberto, an dessen Stimme Paulina ihren Folterknecht zu erkennen meint. Gegen den Willen ihres Mannes überwältigt sie den Gast. fesselt und bedroht ihn mit einer Waffe, um dadurch ein vollständiges Geständnis von dem Mann, der sie damals quälte und vergewaltigte, zu erzwingen.

Die Wölfe haben im Land der Hasen die Macht an sich gerissen. Doch während der Wolfskönig durch Unterdrückung seine Diktatur zu sichern sucht, sorgen die Hasen aus dem Untergrund dafür, nicht in Vergessenheit zu geraten.

Exploring themes of confinement and liberation, this short novel delves into the struggles of writers and creativity during the late 16th century. Against a backdrop of conflict between Islam and Christianity, it highlights the evolving roles of women and the harsh societal responses to dissent and crime. Through its meditation on the constraints of both mind and body, the narrative reveals the complexities of creativity in a tumultuous era.

"One by one, men's bodies are washing up on the shore of the river that passes through town, where they are claimed by the local women as their missing husbands and fathers, even though the faces of the dead men are unrecognizable. A tug-of-war ensues between the local police, who insist that the women couldn't possibly recognize their loved ones, and the women demanding the right to bury their beloveds." Set in a Greek village in 1942, here is Ariel Dorfman's haunting and universal parable of individual courage in the face of political oppression. Widows is a testament to the countless people who are taken away for questioning and never return, and a tribute to those whose fierce defiance ensures that the dead are not forgotten.

The classic, critical and humorous study of cultural imperialism and children's literature; how the Disney fantasy world reproduces the "American Dream" fantasy world, and the disastrous effect of Disney comics and other "mass" cultural merchandise on the development of the so-called "Third" World. In 1973 this work was banned and burned in Chile, and later the English edition was banned for more than a year by the US government. In comic book format with cartoon examples, introduction by David KUNZLE on the Disney world, a bibliography of left writings on cultural imperialism and the comics, and an appendix by John Shelton LAWRENCE on the book's US censorship and the legal-political issues involved in the right to criticize Disney

Set in Chile, the narrative explores the unique cultural and societal dynamics of the region through the eyes of its characters. The story delves into themes of identity and belonging, highlighting the distinct experiences that shape the lives of those living in this vibrant country. With a focus on local perspectives, it invites readers to understand the nuances of Chilean life, challenging preconceived notions and emphasizing the richness of its diversity.

"In this "murder mystery memoir," a Dutch billionaire and Holocaust survivor named Joseph Hortha hires writer "Ariel" to investigate Salvador Allende's mysterious death in the 1973 coup in Chile, in the hopes of discovering whether Allende committed suicide or was murdered. Dorfman takes us along a spectacular journey, from Washington, DC and New York City, to Santiago and Valparaíso, and finally to London. Along the way, we witness a midnight gravedigging scene, are tracked by stealthy stalkers, and interview sources of varying credibility to discover what transpired at La Moneda. Through this gripping investigation, Joseph and Ariel attempt to redeem themselves, as they are both plagued by guilt. While Joseph grapples with how he has made his fortune unwittingly destroying his beloved planet, Ariel is haunted by the fact that his absence at the coup led to the disappearance of his friend. What begins as a puzzling quest unwinds into a fabulous saga about our duties to the world, one another, and ourselves"-- Provided by publisher

From the author of Death and the Maiden and other works that explore relations of power in the postcolonial world comes the story of a man whose distant past comes to haunt him. Is the sordid story behind human zoos that flourished in Europe in the nineteenth century connected somehow to a boy's life a hundred years later? On Fitzroy Foster's fourteenth birthday on September 11, 1981, he receives an unexpected and unwelcome gift: when his father snaps his picture with a Polaroid, another person's image appears in the photo. Fitzroy and his childhood sweetheart, Cam, set out on a decade-long journey in search of this stranger's identity—and to reinstate his own—across seas and continents, into the far past and the evil and good that glint in the eyes of the elusive visitor. Seamlessly weaving together fact and fiction, Darwin's Ghosts holds up a different light to Conrad's "The horror! The horror!" and a different kind of answer to the urgent questions, Who are we? And what can we do about it?

The story of a mean and narcissistic king is both uproariously funny and distressingly on point, will be enjoyed by children and their parents. "Rabbits don't exist." So decrees the new king, the Wolf of all Wolves, after conquering the rabbits' homeland. He refuses to allow even one small, fluffy tail or long, soft ear into his kingdom. He orders the birds to broadcast this message far and wide. And he summons the old monkey to photograph him in his royal finery, performing his royal deeds. But in his darkroom, the monkey sees something strange developing in the photos. Is that a floppy ear? Whose grinning bunny teeth are those? How could it be? Ariel Dorfman's first children's book, THE RABBITS" REBELLION, is a remarkable and mischievous allegory of truth and justice triumphing over political chicanery. Set in a magical animal kingdom and illustrated by the great Chris Riddell, this is a story that will have children roaring with laughter and parents raising an eyebrow with recognition.

Ariel necesitaba dinero, y Joseph Hortha lo tenía en exceso. Unidos por la gratitud hacia el fallecido presidente chileno Salvador Allende y la necesidad persistente de saber si el asesinato o el suicidio terminaron con su vida durante el golpe de 1973, los dos hombres se embarcan en una pesquisa que los llevará de Washington DC y Nueva York a Santiago y Valparaíso, y finalmente a Londres. Pero mientras repasan y analizan la lucha política de Salvador Allende, su muerte, la diáspora posterior y los intentos de regresar al país, Ariel y Joseph deben ayudarse mutuamente a explorar la culpa y el trauma por catástrofes personales ocultas en ese mismo pasado, para preguntarse, en esta novela que sondea los límites del genero novelístico, expandiendolos de una manera insospechada y excepcional, qué le debemos al mundo, a los demás y a nosotros mismos. [Texto del editor]