Stephenson, Shelagh
The Memory of Water/Five Kinds of Silence
- ISBN 13:
- 9780413714701
- author:
- Stephenson, Shelagh
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury 3PL
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Drama texts: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Memory of Water and Five Kinds of Silence are two plays that showcase Shelagh Stephenson's unique ability to craft witty dialogue and explore the complexities of family relationships.
In The Memory of Water, three sisters meet on the eve of their mother's funeral, revealing the patterns and strains of family relationships through everyday lies and tensions. Meanwhile, Five Kinds of Silence tells the story of a family where control has become the driving force, with everything having its place and rules, duties, and punishments governing every aspect of life.
Stephenson's writing is marked by its acute observation of contemporary life, carving out a distinctive territory that is both humorous and poignant. These plays offer a welcome insight into the dynamics of family relationships and the ways in which we navigate our relationships with others.
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