Arthur Schnitzler, William Cunningham, David Palmer
Eight Plays: Performace Texts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780810119338
- author:
- Arthur Schnitzler, William Cunningham, David Palmer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Northwestern University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 455
- Dimensions:
- 19.58 x 13.56 x 2.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arthur Schnitzler's plays are renowned for their modernist masterpieces. This collection presents the most accurate translations available, bringing to light vivid detail and psychological insight through sensitive interpretations and faithful dialogue recreations. The volume includes popular works like Roundelay (La Ronde) and Anatol, as well as lesser-known pieces such as Professor Bernhardi and Hour of Realizing. Additional scenes and an alternate ending to Anatol are also included, offering new possibilities for staging Schnitzler's works on the contemporary stage. With conscientious attention to speech rhythms and respect for the completeness of the plays, these translations provide fresh insights into drama, literature, and history, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring Schnitzler's works.