| Author: | Howard Barker | ISBN: | 9781849433327 |
| Publisher: | Oberon Books | Publication: | June 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Oberon Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Howard Barker |
| ISBN: | 9781849433327 |
| Publisher: | Oberon Books |
| Publication: | June 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Oberon Books |
| Language: | English |
Two new plays by Howard Barker
Slowly
As barbarians approach the palace of a decaying culture, four princesses debate their fate. Decorum demands suicide. But, for some, the possibility of life is all too compelling. In a culture of conformity, it may not be up to the individual to decide...
Hurts Given and Received Howard Barker re-examines the creative life of the artist through one of his most fascinating and appalling creations. Provocative ideas, pungent poetic language, and savage wit build a thought-provoking allegory of the artist’s relationship with society.
‘Barker, with witty, wicked glee, pricks the pomposity of the tortured artist.’ - The Times
‘Howard Barker’s new play is an ambiguous interrogation of the artistic impulse.’ - Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out London
Two new plays by Howard Barker
Slowly
As barbarians approach the palace of a decaying culture, four princesses debate their fate. Decorum demands suicide. But, for some, the possibility of life is all too compelling. In a culture of conformity, it may not be up to the individual to decide...
Hurts Given and Received Howard Barker re-examines the creative life of the artist through one of his most fascinating and appalling creations. Provocative ideas, pungent poetic language, and savage wit build a thought-provoking allegory of the artist’s relationship with society.
‘Barker, with witty, wicked glee, pricks the pomposity of the tortured artist.’ - The Times
‘Howard Barker’s new play is an ambiguous interrogation of the artistic impulse.’ - Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out London
