4.48 Psychosis
by Sarah Kane

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Synopsis

4.48 Psychosis was written throughout the autumn and winter of 1998-99 as Kane battled with one of her recurrent bouts of depression.

On February 20, 1999, aged 28, the playwright committed suicide.

On the page, the piece looks like a poem.

No characters are named, and even their number is unspecified.

It could be a journey through one person's mind, or an interview between a doctor and his patient.

Themes

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 3 total roles, 2 female and 1 male roles.

Publication

Publisher
Methuen
Year Published
2000
ISBN 10
0413748308
ISBN 13
9780413748300
Binding
Paperback
Edition
1st
Print Length
48 pages
Place Published
London
Language
English
LCCN
2001320352
LCC
PR6061.A573 A614 2000
DCC
822/.914
Print
4.48 Psychosis is a British play written by and published by Methuen in London, 2000. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780413748300 and an ISBN-10 of 0413748308.

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