Monologues

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Monologue is a significant element in modern and postmodern theatre, exemplified by figures like Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter. This collection features original essays by theatre scholars and practitioners that explore the complexities of monologue in contemporary drama and performance, focusing on narrative ambiguities and authenticity. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the evolving landscape of drama, performance, and subjectivity. The essays encourage a redefinition of critical frameworks, offering diverse perspectives that inspire further research. Despite some redundancies and less effective arguments, the carefully curated material promises to be a valuable asset for critics, scholars, students, and theater enthusiasts alike. Produced by Litteraria Pragensia at Prague University, this collection is part of a distinguished series known for its engaging and thought-provoking publications. Future offerings from Pragensia are highly anticipated. The editor, Clare Wallace, is a lecturer at Charles University and the University of New York, Prague, with a focus on contemporary Irish and British drama, having published works on notable authors such as Joyce and Marina Carr.