Europe' & 'The Architect'
by David Greig

Name: Europe' & 'The Architect'
Brand: David Greig
SKU: 9780413708809
Rating: 3.64 (73 reviews)

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Highlights

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the relevance of these plays despite being written in the 90s, reflecting on contemporary issues such as immigration and identity in Europe. Many find the allegorical aspects engaging and thought-provoking, particularly in light of current events. However, some feel the impact may vary when read compared to a live performance.

Timely and relevant themesEngaging allegorical elementsThought-provoking dialogueImpact lessened without performance

Synopsis

"The most important playwright to have emerged north of the border in years."

(Scotsman)

Europe is set in a railway station at an unnamed border town where old and new Europeans weave a tale of love, loss and longing.

"Fierce, compassionate, mightily ambitious drama...There is the sharp, analytic intelligence, the crackling inventiveness of a real writer buzzing about this gripping play."

(The Scotsman)

The Architect charts the rise and fall of Leo Black, once an idealistic and idolised designer, whose magnificent visions are now crumbling, along with his family, in the light of grubby reality.

"Provides convincing evidence of David Greig's confident transition from a dramatist of promise to one of stature."

(Indpendent)

ThemesEnglish drama--Scottish authors--20th century English drama--Scottish authors PR6057.R48 E97 1996 Scottish drama Scottish drama--20th century