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The physicists (Unknown Binding)

by Friedrich D�rrenmatt (Author)

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Unknown Binding: 94 pages
Publisher: Grove (1974)
Language English
ASIN: B00071WMX0

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4.0 out of 5 stars A study in insanity, 12 May 2007

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This review is from: The Physicists (Acting Edition) (Paperback)

How sane are we? That is the question Durrenmatt poses in this tight little play which combines the metaphysical with the absurd. A murder in an asylum - another nurse dead - and inmates who believe they are Einstein and Newton. Perhaps they ARE Einstein and Newton, or perhaps Newton is Einstein and vice-versa.

Genius or madman? The ambiguity in the mental health of the madhouse staff adds to the fun: it is absurd, it is not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but as the book of the play, you can read this in less than an hour and come away wanting to see it on stage.

My only criticism is that the translation falls down in a couple of places: if possible (and you read German!) try and read it in its original language. Some of the word-play only works with the exact words Durrenmatt used, in German.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Even Swiss can be funny, 25 Mar 1999

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I staged this play at school a long time ago. It is one of the best modern german language plays. And it is very easy to stage : you just need one room !!!! I am going to order this book now, because i want my girlfriend to understand swiss humor

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