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"Attempts on Her Life; 'Crimp writes with extraordinary precision. He has discovered a dramatic form that perfectly reflects the violent, disorienting times in which we live.' Daily Telegraph; The Misanthrope; 'This is not just an updating of Moliere's great social tragi-comedy but a thrillingly sophisticated modern version of a classical play... The writing is cool, sharp and ferociously funny.' Sunday Times; No One Sees the Video; 'Crimp's dialogue is spare, edgy, rigorously controlled and often very funny. But beneath the poised surface of the words, he creates a growing feeling of tension, even of menace, of lives of quiet but nonetheless profound desperation.' Daily Telegraph; The Country; 'In the modern manner, this is a short, sharp shock, without redemption. In the language of drugs, a hit.' Sunday Times 'Martin Crimp is one of the hottest properties in Europe.' Guardian
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This second collection of Martin Crimp's work includes the plays Attempts on Her Life, The Misanthrope, No One Sees the Video and The Country.
'Crimp writes with extraordinary precision . . . The outside world is described with almost hallucinatory clarity . . . He has discovered a dramatic form that perfectly reflects the violent, disorienting times in which we live.' Daily Telegraph
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One of the drama peeps working at the Royal Court Theatre in London recommended reading Martin Crimp's play, "Attempts on her life,' as an example of abstract theatre. So, being the bargain hunter I am, I bought his collection; costing only slightly more for a few more plays. It was - by far - one of the best investments I ever made. This dude is seriously on fire! He is witty, smart, funny, serious, political, playful...- and he understands human nature very, very well.
'Attempts on her life' is cleverly written - amazingly entertaining - and very strange!!
'The misanthrope' is just stunning - the dialogue is utterly engaging throughout - and the characters are totally compelling.
'The country' sent shivers down my spine (the fact that relationships can turn out to be so complex from something so safe and benign is a very real, and terrifying reality).
"No-one sees the video" - broke my heart!
I won't give too much away - but if you want to read engaging, entertaining and intellectual plays - DEFINITELY read this book!
'Attempts on her life' is cleverly written - amazingly entertaining - and very strange!!
'The misanthrope' is just stunning - the dialogue is utterly engaging throughout - and the characters are totally compelling.
'The country' sent shivers down my spine (the fact that relationships can turn out to be so complex from something so safe and benign is a very real, and terrifying reality).
"No-one sees the video" - broke my heart!
I won't give too much away - but if you want to read engaging, entertaining and intellectual plays - DEFINITELY read this book!
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