The argumentative theatre of Joe Penhall / William C. Boles.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boles, William C., 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Penhall, Joe--Criticism and interpretation.

Penhall, Joe.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

vii, 201 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2011]

Summary:

"This book discusses the argumentative nature of Penhall's plays, while placing them within the context of contemporary British society and the modern dramatic tradition. His eight plays are discussed, and particular attention is paid to male identity, the nature of grief, the variety of females in his oeuvre, domestic drama and the role of autobiography in his work"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: from the raves to the stages of London

Wild turkey and the new man, The new lad and the Penhall male

Some voices and the failure of care

Pale horse and the struggle to mourn

Love and understanding and the demise of relationships

The bullet and the stigma of redundancy

Blue/orange and racism within the National Health Service

Dumb show and Penhall's women

Landscape with weapon and post-September 11 drama

Afterword.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786459490

0786459492

OCLC:

681482824