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Peter Shaffer: Theatre and Drama is an accessible, informed survey of Peter Shaffer's work to date. Covering much ground, the book brings a fresh and original approach to this playwright's drama, incorporating discussion of every play in his canon. Suitable for readers ranging from 'A' level to undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this book introduces a variety of debates and interpretations to students, incorporating material that has not been published before. An engaging and authoritative contribution to the field.
An updated and expanded study of the extraordinary playwright, showing why Shaffer (Five Finger Exercise, Equus, Amadeus) is a unique and powerful voice in contemporary English drama. Five new plays are covered in the revision; also new are discussions of the British and American versions of recent plays, commentary on the films for which Shaffer was scriptwriter, and production information that specifies the respective directors, actors, and so on. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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A Study Guide for Peter Shaffer's "Amadeus," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.
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English pacifist, his devoted American secretary, and young guest, the son of the pacifist's former poet-student await the latter's visit. The poet manages to destroy belief in man's improvability of the entire household by his nihilistic, violent nature.