Zapata
Zapata by John Steinbeck, published by Penguin in May 1993, is an illustrated edition that spans 400 pages. This book presents the original narrative of Emiliano Zapata, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution, known as “the Little Tiger” and a champion of the peasants. The text, which served as the foundation for the acclaimed film *Viva Zapata!*, explores the tensions between creative dissent and militant intolerance, offering insights into a significant historical period.
Readers will find a blend of Steinbeck’s narrative and the screenplay for *Viva Zapata!*, enriched with extensive notes from the film’s director, Elia Kazan. This edition not only highlights the historical context surrounding Zapata’s life but also delves into the realms of biography and criticism related to film and performing arts. The combination of these elements makes this work a valuable resource for those interested in historical fiction and the intricacies of storytelling in cinema.
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Before there was Viva Zapata!, the acclaimed film for which John Steinbeck received Academy Award nominations for best story and screenplay, there was the original Zapata.
In the research library of UCLA, James Robertson unearthed Steinbeck’s original narraive of the life of Emiliano Zapato, “the Little Tiger,” champion of the peasants during the Mexican Revolution. This story, upon which Steinbeck based his classic script Viva Zapata!, brilliantly captures the conflict between creative dissent and intolerant militancy to give us both a timesless social statement and an invaluable work of art.
This new volume includes the screenplay, with copious notes by the film’s acclaimed director, Elia Kazan, as well as Steinbeck’s captivating narrative.
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