Harrower, David
Gogol's Government Inspector
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571280490
- author:
- Harrower, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.4 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Plays, playscripts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A government inspector's arrival in a small Russian town sets off a frantic scramble among its bureaucrats. As a case of mistaken identity is revealed, the true nature of the town's hypocrisy and corruption is exposed. This biting moral satire, adapted from Nikolai Gogol's original work, offers a scathing critique of the human condition. David Harrower's version premiered at the Warwick Arts Centre in 2011 before transferring to the Young Vic in London. With its sharp wit and insightful commentary, this play remains a powerful exploration of the complexities of human nature. With just 114 pages, this paperback edition is a concise yet impactful read.
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