Diary of a Madman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781471660009)

Gogol's short story, Diary of a Madman, adapted for the stage. "This is a play about an individual's descent into madness, brought to life by a brilliant trio of actor David Bromley, director Scott Le Crass, and author Howard Colyer. But what makes the play interesting is that Gogol's protagonist defies the literary mould: he has a condition usually reserved for tormented kings and ladies imprisoned in the attic. Rather than being ordinary, he is 'extraordinary', a term peppering Howard Colyer's script. Through Poprishchin, Gogol portrays his contempt for government and bureaucracy, and allows this lowly civil servant to become a leader...at least in his own mind." Emma Slater, London Theatre, reviewing the production at the Jack Studio.

Author: Howard Colyer
ISBN-10: 1471660001
ISBN-13: 9781471660009
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2012
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d