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Anthem Studies in Theatre and Performance Series

This series delves into the multifaceted world of theatre and performance studies, exploring its historical evolution, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary practices. It offers profound insights into artistic methodologies and the critical discourses shaping performance art. Each volume provides rigorous analysis and fresh perspectives on how theatre and performance intersect with culture and society. Essential reading for scholars, students, and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the field's richness and diversity.

On Beckett
The Post-traumatic Theatre of Grotowski and Kantor

Recommended Reading Order

  1. The Post-traumatic Theatre of Grotowski and Kantor

    History and Holocaust in 'Akropolis' and 'Dead Class'

    • 420 pages
    • 15 hours of reading

    Focusing on the post-traumatic theatre of Grotowski and Kantor, this analysis delves into their interpretations of Auschwitz through their significant works, "Akropolis" and "Dead Class." It explores how these playwrights confront the trauma of history and memory, revealing the profound impact of their experiences on their artistic expressions. The study critically examines the themes of suffering, resilience, and the human condition, offering insights into the theatrical representations of one of history's darkest chapters.

    The Post-traumatic Theatre of Grotowski and Kantor

  2. On Beckett

    • 320 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    'On Beckett: Essays and Criticism' is the first collection of writings about the Nobel Prize-winning author that covers the entire spectrum of his work, and also affords a rare glimpse of the private Beckett. More has been written about Samuel Beckett than about any other writer of this century - countless books and articles dealing with him are in print, and the progression continues geometrically. 'On Beckett' brings together some of the most perceptive writings from the vast amount of scrutiny that has been lavished on the man; in addition to widely-read essays there are contributions from more obscure sources, viewpoints not frequently seen. Together they allow the reader to enter the world of a writer whose work has left an impact on the consciousness of our time perhaps unmatched by that of any other recent creative imagination.

    On Beckett