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Fo Plays: 1

Mistero Buffo; Accidental Death...; Trumpets and Raspberries; Virtuous Burglar; One Was Nude...
By Dario Fo
Series: Contemporary Dramatists
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Fo Plays: 1 features three acclaimed plays by Dario Fo. Mistero Buffo draws on medieval mystery plays for a comic exploration of religious stories. The Accidental Death of an Anarchist satirises the suspicious death of a political dissident in police custody in 1969. Trumpets and Raspberries is a subversive farce about the mistaken identity of Italy’s leading car manufacturer boss as a left-wing terrorist.
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Recommended for readers interested in dramatic satire, political theatre, and Italian culture. Suitable for fans of socially engaged, farcical plays.

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Brings together three major political plays, "Accidental Death of an Anarchist", "Mistero Buffo" and "Trumpets and Raspberries", along with two previously unpublished short farces - "The Virtuous Burglar" and "One was Nude and One Wore Tails".

Brings together three major political plays, "Accidental Death of an Anarchist", "Mistero Buffo" and "Trumpets and Raspberries", along with two previously unpublished short farces - "The Virtuous Burglar" and "One was Nude and One Wore Tails".

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Fo Plays: 1 by Dario Fo is a captivating collection that showcases the playwright's unique style and poignant commentary on societal issues.

Mistero Buffo, or The Comic Mysteries, is based on research into mediaeval mystery plays. It offers a rich exploration of traditional narratives, revealing their enduring relevance.

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist tackles the controversial incident involving the "accidental" (or not) death of an anarchist railway worker who "fell" (or was pushed) to his death from a police headquarters window in 1969. Through biting wit and incisive dialogue, Fo examines the blurred lines of justice and authority.

Trumpets and Raspberries is described as "a deeply subversive farce" by The Guardian. In this play, the boss of Italy's biggest car manufacturer, FIAT, is mistaken for a left-wing terrorist, adding layers of irony and commentary on identity and power.

Series: Contemporary Dramatists

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780413154200

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ed Emery
  • Edited by Stuart Hood
  • Translated by A-M Giugni
  • Translated by Joe Farrell
  • Translated by R C McAvoy
  • Translated by Ed Emery

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 400

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Arts & Culture Dario Fo Non-Fiction Series: Contemporary Dramatists

About the Author

For over thrity years Dario Fo, oftern in collaboration with his wife Franca Rame, has led the field in political satire in Europe. Outside Italy, Fo's comedies are often adapted to reflect local political conditions, but the essence remains the same. Capitalism, imperialism and corruption within government are typical targets for hilarious, ideologically-inspired attacks on the establishment. Drawing on all forms of popular theatre, Fo's international reputation as an actor, mime and director equals that of his writing. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1997. Stuart Hood (1915-2011) was a Scottish novelist and translator who worked at the BBC as Controller from 1961-1964 before going on to a professorship of Film and Television at the Royal College of Art, School of Film and Television. Among his various books on the broadcasting industry is Questions of Broadcasting, published by Methuen Drama.

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