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 | | Equus by Peter Shaffer ISBN-10: 9780743287302 ISBN-10: 0-7432-8730-4 ISBN-13: 9780743287302 ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-8730-2 Paperback 2005-10-04 Scribner Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description An explosive play that took critics and audiences by storm, Equus is Peter Shaffer's exploration of the way modern society has destroyed our ability to feel passion. Alan Strang is a disturbed youth whose dangerous obsession with horses leads him to commit an unspeakable act of violence. As psychiatrist Martin Dysart struggles to understand the motivation for Alan's brutality, he is increasingly drawn into Alan's web and eventually forced to question his own sanity. Equus is a timeless classic and a cornerstone of contemporary drama that delves into the darkest recesses of human existence. | ||
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Equus I was told to read this book by a friend. He wouldn't tell me too much about it, wanting me to form my own opinion on it. Well I read it quickly in one setting and actually enjoyed it. It was odd but interesting at the same time. It is unlike any other play I've ever read. It made me wonder what poeple really think about the jobs they do everyday. If you want a quick read that'll make you think, I suggest this play. | ||
Haunting and surprisingly real I didn't know if this play was going to be good or not, after hearing that in a recent stage version of it, Daniel Radcliffe performs a scene in full nudity. After reading it in its entirety, I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it! It's very interesting to see the characters delve so deeply into the mind of a troubled boy, but everyone has their story. And Equus definitely delivers in its suspense and psychological trauma. | ||
Wonderful Play I really enjoyed reading this play. It was unusual compared to most plays and stories that I have read. Peter Shaffer has some wonderful plays and I will enjoy reading more of them. | ||