"One of the most dazzling wordsmiths of contemporary theater,
and one who has a direct conduit to our wanting
hearts."--"Guardian"
"Superbly talented."--Paul Muldoon, "The Times Literary
Supplement"
"A writer who deserves to be better known in this
country."--"The New York Times"
From the author of "The Walworth Farce" and "The New Electric
Ballroom"--works whose joint publication was named one of the best
books of 2009 by "The Times Literary Supplement"--comes an
adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey," as only Enda Walsh could do it.
Due to be presented at the Galway Arts Festival by the Druid
Theater Company, which launched many of Walsh's other works,
"Penelope" focuses not on the titular character awaiting her
husband Odysseus' return, but on her gaggle of suitors. The setting
is the bottom of a drained swimming pool. The costuming involves
Speedos. And topics of conversation include bickering over sausages
for the BBQ.
Enda Walsh has been recognized by numerous awards for his plays,
which include "The Walworth Farce," "The New Electric Ballroom,"
"Disco Pigs," "Bedbound," "Small Things," "Chatroom," and the
award-winning screenplay for "Hunger." His work has been translated
into more than twenty languages.
General
Imprint: |
Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2010 |
First published: |
November 2010 |
Authors: |
Enda Walsh
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Dimensions: |
197 x 127 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-55936-387-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Literature: texts >
Drama texts, plays >
General
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LSN: |
1-55936-387-8 |
Barcode: |
9781559363877 |
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