Ruhl, Sarah
Eurydice (Modern Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408130438
- author:
- Ruhl, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 8
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.6 x 0.8 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Eurydice is a play that reimagines a story of love and loss. In this inventive take on the classic myth, Sarah Ruhl weaves together magical realism, lyrical beauty, and heart-rending pathos.
When Eurydice's father writes to her from beyond the grave, she receives his words in time for her wedding. But as she reads them, she finds herself transported to a place where memories are fragile and the past is not what it seems.
This play is a poignant exploration of grief, redemption, and the power of love to transcend even death itself. With its unique blend of whimsy and emotional depth, Eurydice is a worthwhile read for anyone who loves theatre or is simply looking for a story that will stay with them long after they finish reading.