In Plain Arabic: A Play in Two Acts by Lenin El-Ramly, translated by Esmat Allouba

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In Plain Arabic: A Play in Two Acts by Lenin El-Ramly, translated by Esmat Allouba
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This sharp and hilarious play utilizes characters who each represent an Arab country to poke fun at the contradictions of the Arab world. While the translation results in the loss of much of the subtlety of utilizing different countries' Arabic dialects, the flavor of the satire comes through loud and clear. With jabs at the political and social situation throughout the Arab world and the ultimate betrayal of the Palestinians, the play offers rare and humorous insights into how the Arab world perceives many of its own problems.