Psychotherapy reveals senselessness of faith and violence.
Equus is a gripping play that delves into the intersection of sanity, faith, and violence. It explores the limits of humanity's capacity for pain and passion, and the impact of modern materialism on traditional beliefs. Dr. Dysart, the protagonist, finds himself questioning the very foundation of his life as he struggles to define sanity and account for his career and marriage. If you enjoy thought-provoking plays that push boundaries and challenge norms, Equus might be the perfect read for you.
ISBN: 9780141188904
Authors:
Peter Shaffer
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Date of Publication: 2007-01-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Drama
Related Topics:
Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 21785 readers)
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When a deranged boy, Alan Strang, blinds six horses with a metal spike he is sentenced to psychiatric treatment. Dr. Dysart is the man given the task of uncovering what happened the night Strang committed his crime, but in doing so will open up his own wounds. For Dysart struggles to define sanity, and justify his marriage, his career, and his life of normality; ultimately he must ask himself: is it patient or psychiatrist whose life is being laid bare? The most shocking play of its day, "Equus" uses an act of violence to explore faith, insanity and how the materialism of modern life can destroy humanity's capacity for pain and passion.
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