Luther
by John Osborne

Luther Book Cover
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Readers have mixed feelings about the play, appreciating its exploration of Martin Luther's complexity while critiquing its narrative style. Many praise its unique take on Luther's personal struggles and its powerful writing, but some feel it lacks coherence and drama. Overall, the play offers a valuable perspective on a historical figure, though it might not resonate with everyone.

Unique perspective on Martin LutherPowerful and profound writingPsychologically compelling charactersLacks dramatic coherenceToo many dull polemical passages

Synopsis

The man beneath the cowl and the mind behind the dramatic split in Christianity - Through all Luther's self-doubts, bodily ailments and brilliant intellectual

Publication

Year1961
BindingPaperback
ISBN-139780871292087
ISBN-100871292084

Luther is a play written by John Osborne and published by Dramatic Publishing (1961).

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Dramatic Publishing · 1961

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