David Edgar

David Edgar

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ISBN 13:
9780413630506
author:
David Edgar
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Methuen Publishing, Ltd.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1990
Pages:
524
Genre:
Plays
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£27.27

Description

David Edgar's dramatic works are highly regarded for their thought-provoking themes and nuanced portrayals of human experience. This collection features three plays that showcase his skill as a writer: Ecclesiastes, a radio play exploring the complexities of fundamentalist Christianity; Nicholas Nickleby, a stage adaptation that redefines the possibilities of the theatre; and Entertaining Strangers, an English left-wing social drama that tackles difficult subjects with compassion and conviction. Ecclesiastes examines the rise and fall of a US Christian clergyman, while Nicholas Nickleby is a bold reinterpretation of Charles Dickens' novel. In Entertaining Strangers, a community comes together to create a nativity play, highlighting the power of human connection in the face of adversity. Through these plays, David Edgar offers a searing critique of societal norms and expectations, presenting a deeply human and relatable portrayal of life's challenges and complexities.

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