Three Plays of the Absurd
by Walter Wykes
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Author: Walter WykesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-15
ISBN: 1847284051
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Lulu.com
Book Reviews of Three Plays of the Absurd
Book Review: If you enjoy Theatre of the Absurd, you'll love these plays
Summary: 5 Stars
These are some of the most original plays I've read in a long time. Hilarious and touching--with characters and situations that are rich and diverse. In the tradition of Beckett, Pinter and Ionesco, Walter Wykes proves that Theatre of the Absurd is alive and well--and as important as ever.
Summary of Three Plays of the Absurd
In this collection of plays, Walter Wykes creates a series of modern myths, tapping into something in the strata of the subconscious, through ritualism and rich, poetic language. The worlds he creates are brand new and hilarious, yet each contains an ancient horror we all know and cannot escape and have never been able to hang one definitive word on. "The Profession" follows the experiences of a naïve young man exposed to the inner workings of a secret society of assassins. In "Fading Joy" a young woman finds herself caught up in the intoxicating world of a smooth-talking salesman. When he flees to escape a mysterious group known only as "The Tall Men," she finds it impossible to go back to her old way of life. Finally, "The Father Clock" tells the apocalyptic tale of two actors and a stage manager abandoned by their aging director. As the auditorium begins to fill and the lights dim, they desperately attempt to pull the show together even as a strange illness drifts through the theatre.Literature & Fiction Books
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