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The Fool in European Theatre

- Stages of Folly

About The Fool in European Theatre

Why is folly essential to the functioning of a healthy society? Why is theatre a natural home for madness? The answers take the reader on a journey embracing Shakespeare and Jonson, Brecht and Beckett, Buchner and Boal. From Falstaff to Fo via Figaro, this study examines the art of telling truth to power and surviving long enough to have a laugh.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781349332076
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 229
  • Published:
  • January 1, 2012
  • Edition:
  • 12012
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 454 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 29, 2024

Description of The Fool in European Theatre

Why is folly essential to the functioning of a healthy society? Why is theatre a natural home for madness? The answers take the reader on a journey embracing Shakespeare and Jonson, Brecht and Beckett, Buchner and Boal. From Falstaff to Fo via Figaro, this study examines the art of telling truth to power and surviving long enough to have a laugh.

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