Georg Buchner's Woyzeck

Woyzeck is a fragmentary play that reflects the abuse, exploitation, and disenfranchisement of its titular protagonist, as well as the flux and confusion of the various drafts and versions. Gritzner examines the revolutionary dimensions of Büchners political and creative practice and modern approaches to the play in performance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 76 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

"Everyone is an abyss. You get dizzy if you look down."
-- Woyzeck, by Georg Büchners

Georg Büchners play, Woyzeck, is widely regarded as the first modern drama in the history of European theatre. Its fragmented form and critical socio-political content have had a lasting influence on artists, readers, and audiences.

The abuse, exploitation, and disenfranchisement that Woyzeck's titular protagonist endures find their mirror in his own murderous outburst. But beyond that, they also echo in the flux and confusion of the various drafts and versions in which the play has been presented since its emergence.

In this fresh engagement with a modern classic, Gritzner examines the revolutionary dimensions of Büchners political and creative practice, as well as modern approaches to the play in performance.

Woyzeck is a powerful exploration of human suffering, social injustice, and the complexities of human relationships. Its fragmented structure and ambiguous ending leave room for interpretation and debate, making it a timeless and relevant work of art.

Through his examination of Büchners political and creative practice, as well as modern approaches to the play in performance, Gritzner offers a fresh perspective on this classic work. He highlights the ways in which Woyzeck continues to inspire and challenge artists, readers, and audiences, and encourages us to consider the ongoing relevance of its socio-political themes in our contemporary world."

Weight: 87g
Dimension: 172 x 175 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138962965