Beschreibung:
"An impressively complete survey of the play in its cultural, theatrical, historical and political contexts." - David Bradby, co-editor ofContemporary Theatre Review
Samuel Beckett''sWaiting for Godot is not only an indisputably important and influential dramatic text -it is also one of the most significant western cultural landmarks of the twentieth century. Originally written in French, the play first amazed and appalled Parisian theatre-goers and critics before receiving a harshly dismissive initial critical response in Britain in 1955. Its influence since then on the international stage has been significant, impacting on generations of actors, directors and audiences.
"An impressively complete survey of the play in its cultural, theatrical, historical and political contexts." - David Bradby, co-editor ofContemporary Theatre Review
Samuel Beckett''sWaiting for Godot is not only an indisputably important and influential dramatic text -it is also one of the most significant western cultural landmarks of the twentieth century. Originally written in French, the play first amazed and appalled Parisian theatre-goers and critics before receiving a harshly dismissive initial critical response in Britain in 1955. Its influence since then on the international stage has been significant, impacting on generations of actors, directors and audiences.