The English tranlsation of Friedrich D rrenmatt's 1956 Swiss-German play, a macabre and darkly comic parable of greed and power.
In The Visit (original title Der Besuch der alten Dame), Claire Zachanassian, now a multimillion heiress and an older woman, returns to the impoverished town of her youth with a dreadful bargain- in exchange for returning the town to prosperity through her vast wealth, she wants the townspeople to kill the man who jilted her.
From its subtle exploration of parochial politics to its horrific climax, The Visit shows a population willing to sacrifice loyalty and scruples in the pursuit of riches. It is a drama of the absurd that reduces human nature to its most ridiculous depths.
D rrenmatt was one of the most important figures of modern European drama and The Visit remains both a powerful critique of twentieth century civilisation and an outstanding piece of experimental theatre.
By:
Friedrich Durrenmatt Translated by:
P. Bowles Imprint: Vintage Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 197mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 105g ISBN:9780224009140 ISBN 10: 0224009141 Pages: 109 Publication Date:01 October 1973 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
