Author: Murphy, Thomas
Edition: New edition
Number Of Pages: 96
Release Date: 15-08-2001
Details: Product description "Must surely be one of the most moving and impressive plays to have been presented by the Abbey in the past quarter century" (Irish Times) The Morning After Optimism introduces fairytale characters with consciously artificial language and explores the relationship between illusion and freedom. "A play of a dream world profoundly engaged with the archetypes of Western culture" (Fintan O'Toole) Review "The Morning After Optimism introduces fairytale characters with consciously artificial language and explores the relationship between illusion and freedom. 'A play of a dream world... profoundly engaged with the archetypes of Western culture' Fintan O'Toole Synopsis "Must surely be one of the most moving and impressive plays to have been presented by the Abbey in the past quarter century" (Irish Times) The Morning After Optimism introduces fairytale characters with consciously artificial language and explores the relationship between illusion and freedom. "A play of a dream world profoundly engaged with the archetypes of Western culture" (Fintan O'Toole) About the Author Tom Murphy's work includes A Whistle in the Dark, Famine, The Morning After Optimism, The Sanctuary Lamp, Conversations on a Homecoming, The Gigli Concert, Bailegangaire, Too Late for Logic, She Stoop s to Folly and The Wake. His career has been markedly associated with the Irish National Theatre (th e Abbey Theatre). He was born in Tuam, Co. Galway. He lives in Dublin.
EAN: 9780413771247
Languages: English
Binding: Paperback
Item Condition: New