William C. Boles

The Argumentative Theatre of Joe Penhall

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Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. März 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 352g
• ISBN-13: 9780786459490
• ISBN-10: 0786459492
• Artikelnr.: 32466117

Autorenporträt

William C. Boles is a professor of English at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, where he teaches dramatic literature and ¿lm.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Preface     
Introduction: From the Raves to the Stages of London     
1. Wild Turkey and the New Man, the New Lad and the Penhall Male     
2. Some Voices and the Failure of Care     
3. Pale Horse and the Struggle to Mourn     
4. Love and Understanding and the Demise of Relationships     
5. The Bullet and the Stigma of Redundancy     
6. Blue/Orange and Racism within the National Health Service     
7. Dumb Show and Penhall's Women     
8. Landscape with Weapon and Post-September 11 Drama     
Afterword     
Chapter Notes     
Bibliography     
Index