Three Poets
by Romulus Linney
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the exploration of women's voices through the lens of historical poets. The interconnected short plays highlight the disruption of patriarchal norms and celebrate the power of female artistry. Many find the performances engaging and thought-provoking, woven together by a strong thematic presence.
Synopsis
THE STORIES: Three women who were astonishing poets are the subjects of this trio of linked short plays.
Ono no Komachi (Japan, 9th century), Hrosvitha (Gandersheim, Saxony, 10th century), and Anna Akhmatova (USSR, 20th century) fight for their liv
Press Reviews
"These three swift dramas are lyrical, literate and exciting, together making an evening as enchanting as it is unusual. “…dramatizes the timeless tension between the physical and the political power of men and the spiritual and intellectual power of women.” —7 Days. “…ripples with poetic intensity…in a time of repression, each artist survived as a secret genius…"
— The New York Times
Publication
Three Poets is a American play written by Romulus Linney and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
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Dramatists Play Service · 1998 · 72 pp
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