A Sleep of Prisoners
by Christopher Fry
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Readers have mixed feelings about the play. While some appreciate the intriguing concepts and themes, many find the execution lacking and messy. The challenging structure and reading experience also leave several feeling disconnected from the material.
Synopsis
An anti-war verse drama in the form of a modern Passion play.
Four English soldiers are locked up for the night in a church turned into a prison camp.
Privates King and Able fight and are separated by the other two.
All four dream of the row, interpreting it in different Biblical ways.
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A Sleep of Prisoners is a play written by Christopher Fry and published by Dramatists Play Service.
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