Woyzeck

by Georg Büchner

Overview

Sacrified to powers larger than himself, Woyzeck is one of drama's first antiheroes. Nicholas Rudall captures the power of the play for contemporary audiences through his masterly translation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788726544336
Publisher:	SAGA Egmont
Publication date:	06/15/2020
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	28
File size:	355 KB
Language:	German

About the Author

Georg Büchner (1813-1837) is widely acknowledged as the forefather of modern theatre. On his death at the age of 23, he left behind some outstanding dramatic works: his historical drama, Danton's Death, 'the most remarkable first play in European culture' (Guardian), the innovatory tragedy, Woyzeck, and the absurdist comedy, Leonce and Lena.

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Table of Contents

Chronology

Commentary:
Historical and Social Contexts
The Manuscripts
Character and Caricature
Genre and Themes: Social Drama, Madness, Existential Terror and Tragedy, The 'Double Nature' of the Human Animal, The Problem of Marie
Conclusion

The Play as Performance

Academic Debate

Publication and Production History

Further Exploration

WOYZECK

Notes