The Coming of Godot: A Short History of a Masterpiece Contributor(s): Croall, Jonathan (Author), Hall, Peter (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1840025956 ISBN-13: 9781840025958 Publisher: Oberon Books OUR PRICE: $12.71 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2006 Annotation: Fifty years ago Sir Peter Hall directed the English world premiere of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," Now he has returned to this quintessential absurdist piece that has become one of the most important works of modern drama. Jonathan Croall combines an account of this theatrical journey with an informative history of the play. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Comics & Graphic Novels - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
Dewey: 741.59 |
LCCN: 2006386181 |
Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.14" W x 8.26" (0.47 lbs) 156 pages |
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Publisher Description: Fifty years ago Sir Peter Hall directed the English language world premiere of Samuel Backett's Waiting for Godot. Now he has returned to this extraordinary classic, the quintessential absurdist piece that has become one of the most important works of modern drama. Jonathan Croall, who had access to rehearsals for this landmark anniversary production, combines an account of this theatrical journey with an informative history of the play that has intrigued, baffled, provoked and entertained all those who have ever come across Vladimir, Estragon and the ever elusive Godot. Foreword by Sir Peter Hall. |