Author

Contributions

  • Roche, Anthony. - Contributor

Publication

2006 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, England

Language

English

Word Count

44,250 words, Guess

Page Count

177 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • LCCPR6056.R5 Z62 2006

Description

Brian Friel is widely recognized as Ireland's greatest living playwright, winning an international reputation through such acclaimed works as Translations (1980) and Dancing at Lughnasa (1990). This collection of specially commissioned essays includes contributions from leading commentators on Friel's work (including two fellow playwrights) and explores the entire range of his career from his 1964 breakthrough with Philadelphia, Here I Come! to his most recent success in Dublin and London with The Home Place (2005). The essays approach Friel's plays both as literary texts and as performed drama, and provide the perfect introduction for students of both English and Theatre Studies, as well as theatregoers. The collection considers Friel's lesser-known works alongside his more celebrated plays and provides a comprehensive critical survey of his career. This is the most up to date and comprehensive study of Friel's work to be published, and includes a chronology and further reading suggestions.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Cambridge companions to literature

Other Editions

  • The Cambridge companion to Brian FrielCambridge University Press2006-01-01

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