Theatre of catastrophe
Subtitle: new essays on Howard Barker
By: edited by Karoline Gritzner and David Ian Rabey.
Contributors: Gritzner, Karoline.; Rabey, David Ian, 1958-
Publisher: Oberon Books
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781840026726; 9781840026948
Subjects: Barker, Howard -- Criticism and interpretation; Barker, Howard -- Dramatic production
Description: In this book 15 varied essays discuss the style, language and vision of one of Britain's most influential and controversial playwrights. Focusing on different aspects of what Barker has called the 'Theatre of Catastrophe', an international range of academics offer illuminating intepretations of his work.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-237) and index.