Peter Shaffer war ein englischer Dramatiker, dessen Stücke oft Themen wie Identität, Besessenheit und psychologische Konflikte untersuchen. Sein meisterhafter Dialog und seine starke dramatische Struktur fesseln Publikum und Leser gleichermaßen. Shaffer war ein Meister darin, komplexe Charaktere zu erschaffen, die die Feinheiten des menschlichen Geistes widerspiegeln. Seine Werke werden bis heute für ihre Intelligenz und emotionale Tiefe gefeiert.
Equus Peter Shaffers Drama von der Suche des modernen Menschen nach seinem „wahren Ich“, dargestellt am Beispiel eines Jugendlichen und seines Psychiaters. Zu diesem literarischen Werk der englischsprachigen Literatur stehen Lehrerhandreichungen zur Verfügung mit Anleitungen und Hinweisen zur Unterrichtsorganisation und -durchführung sowie Vorschlägen für Referate, Klausuren und zur Textanalyse.
Vom Psychogramm bis zur Komödie: In diesem Taschenbuch sind alle Facetten von Peter Shaffers dramatischem Werk zu entdecken. »Equus«, »Amadeus«, »Laura und Lotte« und weitere bekannte Stücke – fast 50 Jahre Theater von einem der bedeutendsten britischen Dramatiker erstmals in einem Band.
The story revolves around Philip Damson, an American academic and the estranged son of renowned English playwright Edward Damson, who has met a violent end. Driven by a lifelong obsession with his father, Philip seeks permission from his stepmother, Helen, to write Edward's biography. Helen consents, but under the condition that Philip uncovers the complete and painful truth about his father's life. The narrative promises to explore complex relationships, revealing the impact of five women and four men on Edward's story.
"Amadeus," originating from the National Theatre of Great Britain, explores the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It has won prestigious awards, including the Evening Standard Drama Award and the Tony Award, and inspired an Oscar-winning film. This edition features a new preface by Peter Shaffer and an introduction by Sir Peter Hall. A must-read for music and theatre enthusiasts.
Lettice Duffet, an expert on Elizabethan cuisine and medieval weaponry, is an indefatigable but daffy enthusiast of history and the theatre. As a tour guide at Fustian House, one of the least stately of London's stately homes, she theatrically embellishes its historical past, ultimately coming up on the radar of Lotte Schon, an inspector from the Preservation Trust. Neither impressed or entertained by Lettice's freewheeling history lessons, Schon fires her. Not one however, to go without a fight, Lettice engages the stoic, conventionial Lotte in battle to the death of all that is sacred to the Empire and the crown.
This volume is part of a series of novels, plays and stories at GCSE/Key Stage 4 level, designed to meet the needs of the National Curriculum syllabus. Each text includes an introduction, pre-reading activities, notes and coursework activities. Also provided is a section on the process of writing, often compiled by the author.
Charles and Belinda are an ill-assorted couple yet they were once in love. Insanely jealous, Charles engages a private eye, Julian, to follow her round London. Julian can only report that she is attached to someone. When the three meet it transpires that Belinda has fallen for Julian. Deciding to mend a marriage, rather than break it, Julian banishes Belinda to her wanderings but this time to be followed by Charles.
The first stage success from the author of EQUUS and AMADEUS. This family drama centers on a young German student who, coming to England to tutor the daughter of a well-to-do family, is drawn into the various individual dramas of these fractured, isolated people.
This edition features a revised version of a work originally presented at the Shaw Theatre in 1976, highlighting its evolution and adaptation for contemporary audiences. The text reflects changes made to enhance its relevance and impact, showcasing the author's commitment to engaging with the themes and elements of the original performance.