Shaffer, Peter
Equus (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141188904
- author:
- Shaffer, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 0.8 x 2 centimetres (0.08 k
- Genre:
- Drama texts: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Equus is a thought-provoking exploration of the limits of faith and the intersection of the sacred and profane. The story revolves around a young man, Alan Strang, who blinds six horses with a metal spike, leading to a psychiatric treatment and a series of questions about sanity and the human condition. As the protagonist, Dr Dysart, delves into the events of that fateful night, he is forced to confront his own life and the values he holds dear. Through a shocking act of violence, Peter Shaffer raises important questions about the nature of humanity and the impact of modern life on our capacity for pain and passion. This powerful play is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience. Peter Shaffer is a renowned English playwright, known for his thought-provoking works that often challenge societal norms and conventions. If you enjoyed Equus, you may also appreciate other Penguin Modern Classics titles, such as Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire.
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