LaBute, Neil
The Shape of Things
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571212460
- author:
- LaBute, Neil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1 x 20.1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Drama texts: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Shape of Things A Play by Neil LaBute is a thought-provoking exploration of power dynamics in human relationships and the ethics of artistic creation. In this modern retelling of Adam's seduction by Eve, a complex relationship develops between two individuals with vastly different perspectives on life. As their bond deepens, one partner undergoes a transformation that raises questions about the nature of art, manipulation, and love. The play challenges societal norms and invites readers to consider the boundaries between creation and control, as well as the consequences of altering or exploiting others for artistic purposes. Through its unflinching examination of human relationships and the creative process, The Shape of Things A Play offers a nuanced and unsettling portrayal of the complexities of human interaction.