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A Dream Play,Used
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In Strindbergs A Dream Play, written in 1901, characters merge into each other, locations change in an instant and a locked door becomes an obsessively recurrent image. As Strindberg himself wrote in his Preface, he wanted to imitate the disjointed yet seemingly logical shape of a dream. Everything can happen, everything is possible and probable. Time and place do not exist.Caryl Churchills spare and resonant new version was first staged at the National Theatre, London, in a production by Katie Mitchell, where A Dream Play was called fresh, new and magical (Telegraph).Caryl Churchill has written for the stage, television and radio. A renowned and prolific playwright, her plays include Cloud Nine, Top Girls, Far Away, Drunk Enough to Say I Love You?, Bliss, Love and Information, Mad Forest and A Number. In 2002, she received the Obie Lifetime Achievement Award and 2010, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.August Strindberg (18491912) was a novelist and playwright from Stockholm, Sweden. His plays include Miss Julie, The Father, To Damascus, A Dream Play, and The Pelican. In 1912 Strindberg's birthday was marked by a torchlight procession through Stockholm, where his radical journalism had earned him the title of peoples writer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of A Dream Play? A: The main theme of A Dream Play revolves around the fluidity of time and space, reflecting the illogical yet coherent structure of dreams, as characters and settings merge and shift unexpectedly.
- Q: Who is the author of A Dream Play? A: A Dream Play is authored by August Strindberg, a prominent Swedish playwright known for his innovative contributions to drama.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of A Dream Play was published on September 1, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does A Dream Play have? A: A Dream Play contains a total of 64 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may show some signs of use but is still in a readable state.
- Q: What type of binding does A Dream Play have? A: This edition of A Dream Play features a paperback binding.
- Q: Is A Dream Play suitable for academic study? A: Yes, A Dream Play is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses focused on modern drama and literary analysis.
- Q: Who adapted A Dream Play for the stage? A: Caryl Churchill adapted A Dream Play for the stage, presenting a new version that was first staged at the National Theatre in London.
- Q: What is the significance of the recurring locked door in A Dream Play? A: The locked door serves as a symbolic element throughout the play, representing barriers and the characters' struggles to access their desires and truths.
- Q: What other notable works has August Strindberg written? A: August Strindberg is also known for other significant plays such as Miss Julie, The Father, and To Damascus.