Description: Woyzeck by Georg BÜchner, Nick Cave Charts the downfall of a simple man, struggling to make the best from what life has dealt him. Woyzecks fate is played out in a series of nightmarish encounters. He stumbles through a world of macabre carnival, sexual betrayal and cruel oppression, pursued by the demons of his paranoid fantasies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written shortly before his death at the age of twenty three, Georg BÜchners Woyzeck is often described as the first modern play. It tells the story of a poor soldier manipulated and abused by his superiors, turned into a specimen for cruel experimentation at the hands of the medical establishment, and finally betrayed by the woman he loves, with devastating consequences.In this new adaptation of BÜchners fragmented and visceral text, with original lyrics by Nick Cave, Icelandic director Gisli örn Gardarsson transposes the story to an inhuman industrial landscape, and fiercely reimagines the plays potent fusion of naturalism and expressionism. Author Biography Nick Cave is a prolific and wrold renowned Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and occasional film actor. He is best known for his work as a frontman of the critically acclaimed rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Ruth Little joined the Royal Court in 2007 as Literary Manager. Previously, she was Artistic Associate at the Young Vic and Literary Manager of the Soho Theatre. Promotional Georg BÜchners Woyzeck is often described as the first modern play. Details ISBN1840026413 Short Title WOYZECK Language English Translator Gisli Orn Gardarsson ISBN-10 1840026413 ISBN-13 9781840026412 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint Oberon Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 832.7 DOI 10.1604/9781840026412 NZ Release Date 2006-09-01 UK Release Date 2006-09-01 Author Nick Cave Pages 64 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Oberon Modern Plays Publication Date 2006-09-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-10-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11682044;
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