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In equus, which took critics and public alike by storm and has gone on to become a modern classic, peter shaffer depicts the story of a deranged youth who blinds six horses with a spike. Peter shaffer wanted to make elaborate theatre and he succeeded. Selfconsciously staging itself in the psychotherapy sessions of a disturbed young man, peter shaffer s equus is a shocking exploration of the limits of faith, of the intersecting worlds of the sacred and profane, and of the paltry value of a mundane life, published in. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Daniel radcliffe as alan strang in peter shaffer s equus, written in 1973 and revived in 2007. All reined up in old language and old assumptions, straining to. The concepts of passion and worship are intimately related in equus, and over the course of the play, shaffer complicates our idea of what religion is and should be. He won an academy award and a golden globe award for best screenwriter. Chapter summary for peter shaffers equus, act 2 scenes 22 24 summary. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. More ebooks visit this site to search read and download full ebook. Chapter summary for peter shaffer s equus, act 2 scenes 22 24 summary. Both peter shaffers equus and albert camus the stranger approach different ways in presenting the truths of alan strang and meursault to the audiencejury, but one thing remains clear.
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