{"title":"Ariel Dorfman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the acclaimed writer, Ariel Dorfman. Author of thought-provoking works, Dorfman is celebrated for his keen insights into society, culture, and politics. His diverse writings seamlessly span genres, covering everything from fiction to essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the collection, you'll find \u003cem\u003eAllegro\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating narrative that delves into the depths of human emotion and experiences. This work reflects Dorfman’s ability to weave compelling tales that resonate deeply with readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in cultural critique, \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Donald Duck\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a seminal piece. Co-authored with Armand Mattelart, this book dissects popular culture's influence and the imperialist undertones of Western media. It’s a must-read for those keen on understanding the intersection of media, power, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDorfman's works in our collection span the categories of General Fiction and Science \u0026amp; Nature, providing a varied reading experience. Embrace the opportunity to explore the profound narratives and sharp analyses of Ariel Dorfman, a writer whose works continue to spark important discussions and reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"allegro-by-ariel-dorfman-9781635424485","title":"Allegro","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thrilling historical mystery starring Mozart tells of friendship and betrayal, and how music allows us to defy death—from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eDeath and the Maiden\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Suicide Museum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1789, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart visits the grave of Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig, looking for a sign, a signal, an answer to an enigma that has haunted him since childhood: Was Bach murdered by a famous oculist? And years later, was Handel a victim of the same doctor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllegro\u003c\/em\u003e follows his investigation, from the salons of London to the streets of Paris, recreating an enthralling and turbulent time, full of rogues and brilliant composers, charlatans, and presumptuous nobles. Running parallel to this search is the rise of Mozart, his knowledge and fame, his trials and losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46825526001900,"sku":"9781635424485","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7406553482770.jpg?v=1758103841"},{"product_id":"how-to-read-donald-duck-by-ariel-dorfman-9780745339788","title":"How to Read Donald Duck","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1971, \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Donald Duck\u003c\/em\u003e shocked readers by revealing how capitalist ideology operates in our most beloved cartoons. Having survived bonfires, impounding, and being dumped into the ocean by the Chilean army, this controversial book is once again back on our shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten and published during the blossoming of Salvador Allende's revolutionary socialism, the book examines how Disney comics not only reflect capitalist ideology but are active agents working in this ideology's favour. Focusing on the hapless mice and ducks of Disney, curiously parentless, marginalised, and always short of cash, Ariel Dorfman and Armand Mattelart expose how these characters established hegemonic ideas about capital, race, gender, and the relationship between developed countries and the Third World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA devastating indictment of a media giant, a document of twentieth-century political upheaval, and a reminder of the dark undercurrent of pop culture, \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Donald Duck\u003c\/em\u003e is once again available, together with a new introduction by Ariel Dorfman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854596231404,"sku":"9780745339788","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f10112ba25d6a7dcc5a42349d095e10a.jpg?v=1759267910"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ariel-dorfman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}