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Jez Butterworth's acclaimed plays reinvigorate traditional tragedy through a theatricalized working-class language, addressing contemporary British political and economic issues. His most powerful tragedies draw on myth and legend, using these narratives as a form of resistance against modern cultural crises. This book explores the evolution of Butterworth's work, highlighting how he combines popular and high-cultural elements to resonate with a broad audience, making significant contributions to contemporary theatre.
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Class, Culture and Tragedy in the Plays of Jez Butterworth, Sean McEvoy
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Class, Culture and Tragedy in the Plays of Jez Butterworth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sean McEvoy
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 228
- ISBN13
- 9783030627102
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Theater
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Jez Butterworth's acclaimed plays reinvigorate traditional tragedy through a theatricalized working-class language, addressing contemporary British political and economic issues. His most powerful tragedies draw on myth and legend, using these narratives as a form of resistance against modern cultural crises. This book explores the evolution of Butterworth's work, highlighting how he combines popular and high-cultural elements to resonate with a broad audience, making significant contributions to contemporary theatre.