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Of the many dynamic, young playwrights to be associated with the In-Yer-Face burst of creative talent on the British stage in the mid-1990s, Joe Penhall has challenged Britain''s status quo the most. Penhall believes his plays should constantly provoke and enrage not only the institutions he targets, but also his audience. This critical book discusses the argumentative nature of Penhall''s plays, while also placing them within the context of contemporary British society and the modern dramatic tradition. His eight plays are discussed in detail, and particular attention is paid to male identity, the nature of grief, the variety of females, domestic drama, and the role of autobiography in his work.

The Argumentative Theatre of Joe Penhall

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 3/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786459490, 978-0786459490
      ISBN10: 0786459492
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      Literary studies: plays and playwrights

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      Book Synopsis

      Of the many dynamic, young playwrights to be associated with the In-Yer-Face burst of creative talent on the British stage in the mid-1990s, Joe Penhall has challenged Britain''s status quo the most. Penhall believes his plays should constantly provoke and enrage not only the institutions he targets, but also his audience. This critical book discusses the argumentative nature of Penhall''s plays, while also placing them within the context of contemporary British society and the modern dramatic tradition. His eight plays are discussed in detail, and particular attention is paid to male identity, the nature of grief, the variety of females, domestic drama, and the role of autobiography in his work.

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