Famine by Tom Murphy (English) Paperback Book

Description: Famine by Tom Murphy The macabre business of blight and death, of wakes and murder, of poisoned love and lost hope, and the scandal of an emigration policy that was in effect one of transportation, and include some of the modern Irish theatres most powerful and poetic scenes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A major statement by a major Irish playwright" (Irish Times)Famine portrays the Great Hunger of the Irish in 1840s, with fresh pathos and insight. "The macabre business of blight and death, of wakes and murder, of poisoned love and lost hope, and the scandal of an emigration policy that was in effect one of transportation...are some of the modern Irish theatres most powerful and poetic scenes." (Observer)"A classic...Murphys script burns through to the very soul of all of us" (Irish Independent) Author Biography Tom Murphys work includes A Whistle in the Dark, Famine, The Morning After Optimism, The Sanctuary Lamp, Conversations on a Homecomnig, The Gigli Concert, Bailegangaire, Too Late for Logic, She Stoop s to Folly and The Wake. His career has been markedly associated with the Irish National Theatre (th e Abbey Theatre). He was born in Tuam, Co. Galway. He lives in Dublin. Review The macabre business of blight and death, of wakes and murder, of poisoned love and lost hope, and the scandal of an emigration policy that was in effect one of transportation... are some of the modern Irish theatres most powerful and poetic scenes. Observer Promotional The macabre business of blight and death, of wakes and murder, of poisoned love and lost hope, and the scandal of an emigration policy that was in effect one of transportation, and include some of the modern Irish theatres most powerful and poetic scenes. Long Description A major statement by a major Irish playwright (Irish Times) Famine portrays the Great Hunger of the Irish in 1840s, with fresh pathos and insight. The macabre business of blight and death, of wakes and murder, of poisoned love and lost hope, and the scandal of an emigration policy that was in effect one of transportation.are some of the modern Irish theatres most powerful and poetic scenes. (Observer) A classic.Murphys script burns through to the very soul of all of us (Irish Independent) Review Quote "A major statement by a major Irish playwright"-Irish Times "A classic…Murphys script burns through to the very soul of all of us"-Irish Independent Details ISBN0413771237 Pages 96 Series Modern Plays Year 2001 ISBN-10 0413771237 ISBN-13 9780413771230 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-08-15 Imprint Methuen Drama Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.914 Edition 1st Author Tom Murphy Birth 1935 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Language English Media Book Residence Evanston, IL, US Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title FAMINE REV/E DOI 10.1604/9780413771230 UK Release Date 2001-08-15 NZ Release Date 2001-08-15 Edition Description New Edition - New ed Audience General AU Release Date 2006-07-31 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:51724102;

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