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Absalom

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w, 11m

Lionel Abel

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Absalom

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    1w, 11m

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A retelling of the famous Biblical story in present-day, existentialist terms. Reminiscent of the plays of Sartre and Camus, it infuses the traditional tale of King David and his son with new meaning.
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Lionel Abel

Lionel Abel
Lionel Abel (1910–2001) was an eminent American playwright, essayist and theater critic. His first success was a tragedy, Absalom, staged off-Broadway in 1956. It was followed by three other works of drama, before he turned to criticism. After teaching appointments at Columbi ...
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