Beaton, Alistair

The Arsonists (Modern Plays)

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ISBN 13:: 9781408103937
author:: Beaton, Alistair
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Methuen Drama
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 19.2 x 12.6 x 0.8 cm
Genre:: Plays
Condition:: New
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Fires are becoming a problem in Biedermann's community. He has it all under control, with a loving wife and a thriving business. However, when two new guests arrive at his home, he is faced with an unexpected challenge. They fill his attic with petrol drums, and Biedermann must decide whether to help them light the fuse. This play, written by Max Frisch, explores themes of appeasement and community responsibility. First performed in 1961, it has been revived for a major UK production at the Royal Court Theatre. Published as part of Methuen Drama's collection of modern plays, "The Arsonists" offers a thought-provoking commentary on civic duty and social responsibility. With its concise 94 pages, this paperback edition is an accessible introduction to Frisch's work.

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