The Memory of Water

Zusatztext 'The drama has a fierce! instantly recognisable humanity that is difficult to resist.' Informationen zum Autor Shelagh Stephenson Klappentext A Memory of Water was Stephenson's first play, opening in London in 1996, and was awarded the prestigious Olivier Award for Best Comedy. Three sisters meet on the eve of their mother's funeral; as the conflicts of the past converge, everyday lies and tensions reveal the particular patterns and strains of family relationships.This Student Edition features the full text of the play and an introduction that includes a plot summary and a discussion of the themes, characters, structure, language, style and production history of the play. Notes on words and phrases in the text, questions for further study and a bibliography provide students with everything they need to study and appreicate this award-winning play.A Student Edition of Shelagh Stephenson's award-winning play, complete with full introduction, commentary and questions for study. Zusammenfassung A Student Edition of Shelagh Stephenson's award-winning play, complete with full introduction, commentary and questions for study.

Product details

• Authors: Steve Lewis, Shelagh Stephenson
• Assisted by: Sara Freeman (Editor), Steve Lewis (Editor), Chris Megson (Editor), Matthew Nichols (Editor), Jenny Stevens (Editor)
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.10.2008
• EAN: 9780413776143
• ISBN: 978-0-413-77614-3
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Student Editions; Student Editions
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Drama, Theaterstücke, Drehbücher