Sean McEvoy Livres

Jez Butterworth's acclaimed plays are characterized by a revitalization of traditional tragedy, articulated through a theatricalized working-class vernacular. His most profound works draw on myth and legend, providing a counter-narrative to the stark realities of modern British political and economic life. By intertwining popular and high cultural narratives, Butterworth addresses contemporary cultural crises, making his themes accessible to a broad audience. This study offers a chronological exploration of his development as a playwright, highlighting his unique contributions to theater.

This book exploring all aspects of Shakespeare's plays including the language, cultural contexts, and modern interpretations, this text looks at how a range of plays from across the genres have been understood.

Greeks and Romans: Classical Tragedy -- "When the bad bleed"? Early Modern English Tragedy -- Neo-Classicism, Restoration Tragedy and Sentimentality -- "From Hero to Victim": Romantic Tragedy and After -- Modernism and Tragedy -- The Survival of Tragedy -- Conclusion -- Glossary