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jean genet
p jean genet s significance within twentieth century theatre has long been understated . this timely book the only introductory text in english to genet s plays in production presents an overview of an influential and controversial writer whose work prefigured many recent postmodern and post colonial developments in theatre and performance studies . p the volume offers philosophical historical political and aesthetic readings of genet s plays in order to render the complexity of his theatre exhilarating rather than intimidating . it goes on to explore ways in which different directors designers and actors have approached his writing . a spectrum of productions spanning 60 years from 1947 to 2007 illustrates the sheer range of theatrical styles that genet s texts inspire . p reflecting on his early life and later political activism as well as the key plays david bradby and clare finburgh provide a comprehensive discussion of a playwright and theorist whose work caused riots in france and whose writing represents a unique synthesis of life and art .
hardcover taylor & francis 2010 isbn13 9780415375047 isbn10 0415375045
book type nf isbn 13 9780415375047 number of pages 214 publisher taylor & francis release date 62135769600000