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The Country
Who is the comatose woman Richard has found on the roadside? Why has he brought her into his house? Exactly who is telling the truth and who is lying?
Martin Crimp's new play is a spare and glitteringly written dissection of desire and despair.
Martin Crimp's new play is a spare and glitteringly written dissection of desire and despair.
81 pages, Paperback
First published June 5, 2000
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Martin Crimp
62 books50 followersMartin Andrew Crimp (born 14 February 1956 in Dartford, Kent) is a British playwright.
Crimp is sometimes described as a practitioner of the "in-yer-face" school of contemporary British drama, although he rejects the label. He is notable for the astringency of his dialogue, a tone of emotional detachment, a bleak view of human relationships – none of his characters experience love or joy – and latterly, a concern for theatrical form and language rather than an interest in narrative.
Crimp is sometimes described as a practitioner of the "in-yer-face" school of contemporary British drama, although he rejects the label. He is notable for the astringency of his dialogue, a tone of emotional detachment, a bleak view of human relationships – none of his characters experience love or joy – and latterly, a concern for theatrical form and language rather than an interest in narrative.
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October 6, 2016
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June 24, 2019
Une superbe fin, très belle langue, dialogue entre un vieux couple sur une intrigue mystérieuse.
January 9, 2018
a somewhat post-narrative psychological thriller. it’s fucking great!
September 30, 2026
Personnage féminin très bien écrit pour la date de publication, des belles scènes alléchantes à jouer entre les deux filles. J’ai beaucoup aimé les couches d’intrigues et de trahison à travers les personnages.
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