Attempts on her life

Martin CrimpFaber & Faber • ISBN not provided

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Attempts on her life

Martin CrimpFaber & Faber

ISBN not provided · 1997

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Martin Crimp’s seminal 1997 play, Attempts on her life, abandons traditional character development and linear narrative in favor of seventeen fragmented scenarios. Through these shifting perspectives, the text interrogates the instability of identity and the pervasive influence of media culture on contemporary existence. This experimental work remains a cornerstone of postdramatic theatre, challenging both performers and audiences to reconstruct the elusive figure of Anne.

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Publisher: Faber & Faber
1997
Language: eng

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Author: Martin CrimpContributor: Martin Crimp

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