Sherriff, R.C.

Journey's End (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780141183268
author:
Sherriff, R.C.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
13 x 0.6 x 19.7 centimetres (0.0
Genre:
Drama texts: from c 1900 -
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£9.45

Description

R.C. Sherriff's Journey's End is a powerful portrayal of life in the trenches during the First World War. Set in the final days of the conflict, the play follows a group of British officers as they struggle to come to terms with the devastating reality of war. The play's unflinching vision of life in the trenches is both a corrective to the romantic notion of war and a deeply moving exploration of the human cost of conflict. Written by R.C. Sherriff, a veteran of the First World War, the play offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in history. First performed in 1928, Journey's End has remained a remarkable anti-war classic, its themes and characters continuing to resonate with audiences today.

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