The Lonesome West

by McDonagh, Martin

• ISBN13: 9780413719805
• ISBN10: 0413719804
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-01
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama

Summary

Valene and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father's house after his recent death, find it impossible to exist without massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only father Welsh, the local young priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty arguments spiral into vicious and bloody carnage. Modern Classics span the period in drama literature from the 1950s to present day. These are the most often taught plays in college and graduate studies and many Modern Classic editions feature an academic Introduction essay. Martin McDonagh(b. 1970) is an English-born Irish playwright, filmmaker, and screenwriter.He was won the Laurence Olivier Award, Evening Standard Award, Tony Award and an Academy Award. Valene and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father's house after his recent death, find it impossible to exist without massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only father Welsh, the local young priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty arguments spiral into vicious and bloody carnage. Modern Classics span the period in drama literature from the 1950s to present day. These are the most often taught plays in college and graduate studies and many Modern Classic editions feature an academic Introduction essay. "Combines manic energy and physical violence in a way that is both hilarious and viscerally exciting." --Daily Telegraph"One of the great events of the contemporary Irish theatre."--Irish Times"Martin McDonagh is both a powerful writer of staying power and an individual talent within a powerful tradition ... His is a voice you will want to hear again."--Sunday Times

Author Biography

Martin McDonagh's first play The Beauty Queen of Leenane was nominated for six Tony awards, of which it won four, and the Laurence Olivier Award. In 2003, his play The Pillowman had its world premiere at the Royal National Theatre and received the 2004 Olivier Award. In 2006, Martin McDonagh won an Oscar for his short film Six Shooter.

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“Combines manic energy and physical violence in a way that is both hilarious and viscerally exciting.” —Daily Telegraph

“One of the great events of the contemporary Irish theatre.”—Irish Times

“Martin McDonagh is both a powerful writer of staying power and an individual talent within a powerful tradition ... His is a voice you will want to hear again.”—Sunday Times