David Hare , Howard Brenton
Pravda (Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472574770
- author:
- David Hare , Howard Brenton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 1 x 20 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Criticism & T
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Pravda is a satirical play that explores the complex relationship between the press and politicians. Written at the height of Thatcherism, it examines the tabloid ethic and the media industry's role in shaping public opinion. The play follows the character of Lambert Le Roux, a South African newspaper tycoon who manipulates politicians and creates a media monopoly. Through his actions, the play highlights how the press is no longer the organ of truth we like to think it is, but rather a force driven by what sells. This epic satire on the media in the Thatcher era serves as a morality tale about the consequences of succumbing to the pressures of commercialism.
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