Anthony Roche
Cambridge Companion to Brian Friel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521853996
- author:
- Anthony Roche
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 198
- Dimensions:
- 158mm X 236mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Brian Friel: A Critical Study This collection of essays offers a comprehensive exploration of Ireland's greatest living playwright, Brian Friel. Spanning his entire career from 1964 to 2005, the essays examine both Friel's plays as literary texts and as performed drama. The book provides a detailed critical survey of Friel's work, including lesser-known pieces alongside more celebrated works such as Translations and Dancing at Lughnasa. It is an ideal introduction for students of English and Theatre Studies, as well as theatregoers looking to deepen their understanding of Friel's plays. A chronology and further reading suggestions are included to provide a complete picture of Friel's career.