Guernica and Other Plays

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Summary: Arrabal's greatest work is contained here...
Review: Arrabal portrays the inherent sadness in all human beings through these five plays. This is given a lightness of touch however, by the characters contained within, with their childlike wonderment at the absurdity of modern society, especially war. 'Guernica' stands out, by gaining depth with reference to the Picasso painting, paving the way for a more poetic theatre which encompasses all artforms.

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Summary: Refreshing
Review: I loved this book. It was quirky and compassionate with lots to think about. Like Ionesco and absurdist playwrights, Arrabal shows us our world in a mirror of truth wtih compelling metaphors and solid characters.