Prometheus
Linda Barnes
Prometheus
by Tony Harrison
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers note that 'Prometheus' is presented as a screenplay rather than a traditional stage play, leading to an unusual reading experience. The visual descriptions are highlighted as a significant aspect of the work, while dialogue plays a lesser role.
Unique visual storytellingEngaging descriptionsLess emphasis on dialogue
Synopsis
Harrison uses the Greek myth of Prometheus (who stole fire from the gods to give to man) as his starting point in this verse play, to address man's misuse and abuse of the environment.
Publication
PublisherFaber & Faber
Year1998
BindingPaperback
Pages96
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571197538
ISBN-100571197531
LCCN2003427839
LCCPN1997 .P77649 1998
DCC791.43/72
Prometheus is a British play written by Tony Harrison and published by Faber & Faber in London (1998).
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