Stoppard, Tom
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571081820
- author:
- Stoppard, Tom
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1973
- Pages:
- 118
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 0.6 x 21.6 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Drama texts: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a play that takes place in the shadows of a famous tragedy, finding humour and poignancy in the lives of two minor characters. The National Theatre production in 1967 catapulted Stoppard to fame, and its wit, stagecraft, and verbal flair continue to enthrall audiences today. The play's unique blend of humour and pathos has made it a staple of contemporary theatre, and its influence can still be felt in the world of drama. With its clever dialogue and insightful exploration of the human condition, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the art of playwriting. Published in 1967, this later printing of the play remains a testament to Stoppard's skill as a writer, with its 96 pages of witty dialogue and thought-provoking themes.