The Prisoner's Dilemma
by David Edgar

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Readers love 'The Prisoner's Dilemma' for its engaging exploration of ethical issues within the context of politics. The play is praised for its well-researched content and strong writing, appealing to those interested in contemporary European themes and history. Many attendees appreciate the opportunity to connect with complex characters and thought-provoking situations.

Engaging ethical explorationWell-researched and writtenStrong character developmentSome context may be unfamiliar

Synopsis

Starting with international peace brokers playing simulation games on a university campus, David Edgar's intensely political play spirals upward and outward to present a situation of real conflict over bloodily unresolvable life-and-death issues.

Publication

Year2004
BindingPaperback
Edition2nd
Pages128
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781854596796
ISBN-101854596799
LCCN2003427555
LCCPR6055.D44 P75 2002
DCC822/.914

The Prisoner's Dilemma is a British play written by David Edgar and published by Nick Hern Books in London (2004).

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