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Tony Harrison - Plays 5
by Tony Harrison
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What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the compelling narratives and emotional depth in Tony Harrison's works. Many highlight the balance of humor and tragedy, particularly in 'The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus.'
Engaging and thought-provoking storiesGreat mix of humor and tragedyNot for the fainthearted
Synopsis
This fifth collection of Tony Harrison's masterly poetry for the stage contains introductions by the author to each of the plays.
The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus was voted one of the best 100 plays of the twentieth century by the National Theatre Millennium Poll:
'One of the most brilliantly original things the National has ever done.' Sunday Times
'A wonderfully witty, provocative piece of theatre.' Guardian
'Harrison has created a glorious piece of total theatre.' Time Out
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Square Rounds is clearly a work of genius .
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It's so brilliant you leave the theatre in a kind of exhilarated pessimism.' Boston Globe
'It would be a stony soul who didn't salute Harrison's reckless theatrical audacity .
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A stunningly original piece of theatre.' Guardian
'Let's hand it to Tony Harrison: when it comes to taking theatrical risks, he has no rival.' The Times
Tony Harrison is the recipient of the Northern Rock Foundation Writer's Award 2004.
Publication
PublisherFaber & Faber
Year2004
BindingPaperback
EditionMain
Pages256
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571224777
ISBN-100571224776
LCCPR6058.A6943 A19 2004
Tony Harrison - Plays 5 is a British play written by Tony Harrison and published by Faber & Faber in London (2004).
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