Stanislaw Wypianski, Noel Clark
The Wedding
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840020410
- author:
- Stanislaw Wypianski, Noel Clark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oberon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 168
- Genre:
- Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stanislaw Wyspianski's "Wedding" is a witty and poignant satire about Polish society, set against the backdrop of a wedding celebration. Written nearly a hundred years ago, this remarkable play continues to be performed in Poland today. The story revolves around the union of a poet from the city and a peasant girl from a rural village, exposing the social tensions and contradictions that underpin Polish society at the time. A tragic tale of love, class, and identity, "Wedding" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. First performed in 1897, this enduring play remains a powerful commentary on the complexities of social hierarchy and personal relationships.