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Odysseus - (Oberon Modern Plays) by Peter Oswald (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Odysseus - (Oberon Modern Plays) by Peter Oswald (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • After ten years at war, Odysseus returns to Ithaka to find his palace in the hands of violent men.
  • About the Author: Peter Oswald was born in England in 1965.
  • 64 Pages
  • Drama, European
  • Series Name: Oberon Modern Plays

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About the Book



Loosely following the model of classical Greek drama, Peter Oswald explores the personal journey behind the fantastic one.



Book Synopsis



After ten years at war, Odysseus returns to Ithaka to find his palace in the hands of violent men. These mortal enemies are overcome but the ghosts of war are not so easily vanquished. Drawing on the Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, and loosely following the model of classical Greek drama, Peter Oswald explores the personal journey behind the fantastic one, and asks what it means to be a hero.



About the Author



Peter Oswald was born in England in 1965. His original plays include the verse plays 'Allbright' and 'Valadonama', and 'Fair Ladies At A Game Of Poem Cards', 'Augustine's Oak', 'Ramayana', and 'Sha Kuntala'. He has also adapted plays by Sophocles and Lorca.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.18 Inches (W) x .27 Inches (D)
Weight: .18 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 64
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: European
Series Title: Oberon Modern Plays
Publisher: Oberon Books
Theme: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Format: Paperback
Author: Peter Oswald
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2001
TCIN: 1011329366
UPC: 9781840021387
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-2801
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.27 inches length x 5.18 inches width x 8.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.18 pounds
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  • A: The book contains a total of 64 pages.

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Q: What literary works inspired this play?

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  • A: The play draws inspiration from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

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Q: Who is the author of this play?

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  • A: The author of the play is Peter Oswald, born in England in 1965.

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Q: What themes are explored in this play?

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  • A: The play explores themes of heroism, personal journey, and the aftermath of war.

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