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The Suppliant Women
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Suppliant Women
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Aeschylus
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Adapted by David Greig
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:64 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 125 |
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| Category/Genre | Plays, playscripts |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780571341610
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| Classifications | Dewey:822.914 |
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Main
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Faber & Faber
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| Imprint |
Faber & Faber
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| Publication Date |
28 September 2017 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
'An epic, feminist protest song' Guardian 'This stunning poetic tidal wave is tailor-made for a 21st century audience' The Irish Times "IF WE HELP, WE INVITE TROUBLE. IF WE DON'T, WE BRING SHAME." Fifty women leave everything behind to board a boat in North Africa and flee across the Mediterranean. They are escaping forced marriage, hoping for protection and assistance, seeking asylum in Greece. Written 2,500 years ago, one of the world's oldest plays speaks to us through the ages with startling resonance for our troubled times.
Author Biography
Aeschylus was an ancient Greek tragedian. He is often described as the father of tragedy. David Greig is a Scottish playwright and theatre director. His work has been performed at all of the major theatres in Britain, including the Traverse Theatre, Royal Court Theatre, Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, and been produced around the world.
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