Meteor, The
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Minetti
by Thomas Bernhard
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the depth and complexity of Minetti, often highlighting its powerful themes and rich language. Many enjoy its introspective nature, although some perceive it as reliant on the performance quality. The lack of an English translation is noted as a significant drawback by several reviewers, influencing accessibility and impact.
Deep and complex themesPowerful languageGreat for acting classesLong wait for English translationMonologue can feel dated
Synopsis
An Edinburgh International Festival production.
The lobby of a grand hotel, New Year’s Eve.
A snow storm rages.
Minetti, a long-forgotten actor, arrives in great spirits to discuss his comeback as King Lear with a theatre director.
While he waits patiently in the hotel lobby, Minetti’s obsessive personality reveals itself in a series of strange encounters with other guests.
He rails against outrageous fortune and unfulfilled ambitions, often colliding with crowds of young hotel guests who frequently burst in to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
As with King Lear, the storm which rages outside reflects his turbulent emotions until he finally finds peace and resolution.
Publication
Minetti is a British play written by Thomas Bernhard and published by Oberon (2015).
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Oberon · 2015 · 72 pp
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