The Father
Published on 1. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-870259-96-5 (ISBN)
Description
"The Father is probably Strindberg's best-known play, described as 'great realism' it focuses on the struggles between natural forces. The Father was a turning point for Strindberg, as he subsequently moved to write in a style he described as "artistic-psychological writing". Adapted in this edition by Richard Nelson, a leading playwright and adapter in America, this version was first perfomed at the Roundabout Theatre, New York. " '
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-870259-96-5 (9781870259965)
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Persons
Richard Nelson is one of America's leading playwrights and adapters. His many stage plays include Kenneth's First Play (RSC), The General from America (Broadway), New England (RSC and Broadway), Misha's Party (RSC and Moscow Art Theatre), Two Shakespearean Actors(RSC, Broadway and National Theatre Prague). Some Americans Abroad was premiered by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Pit theatre. It was nominated for an Olivier award for Best Comedy and enjoyed a successful run on Broadway. His adaptations and translations include The Suicide, The Three Sisters, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Juan and an adaptation of Dario Fo's Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Broadway). He has also written extensively for radio, television and film and his works include Sensibility and Sense (American Playhouse), Mansfield Park (BBC), Fanny (Channel 4) and Ethan Frome (American Playhouse /Prime Time).