The Argumentative Theatre of Joe Penhall

The Argumentative Theatre of Joe Penhall
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9780786485512
ISBN-13 : 0786485515
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Book Synopsis The Argumentative Theatre of Joe Penhall by : William C. Boles

Download or read book The Argumentative Theatre of Joe Penhall written by William C. Boles and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the many dynamic, young playwrights to be associated with the "In-Yer-Face" burst of creative talent on the British stage in the mid-1990s, Joe Penhall has challenged Britain's status quo the most. Penhall believes his plays should constantly provoke and enrage not only the institutions he targets, but also his audience. This critical book discusses the argumentative nature of Penhall's plays, while also placing them within the context of contemporary British society and the modern dramatic tradition. His eight plays are discussed in detail, and particular attention is paid to male identity, the nature of grief, the variety of females, domestic drama, and the role of autobiography in his work.


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