{"title":"Philip McMahon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip McMahon\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts narratives that intertwine the subtle complexities of human experience with the rich textures of arts and culture. His work invites readers to explore profound themes through evocative storytelling and thoughtfully drawn characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect to be immersed in stories where emotion and reflection blend seamlessly, offering a meditative look at life’s early moments and lasting impressions. His writing resonates with those who appreciate literary depth and cultural insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"once-before-i-go-by-phillip-mcmahon-9781350523760","title":"Once Before I Go","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTold against the backdrop of Dublin's burgeoning gay rights movement of the 1980s and 1990s and the contemporary LGBTQ+ community of today, \u003cem\u003eOnce Before I Go\u003c\/em\u003e explores the bonds of Irish queer lives across three decades in Dublin, London and Paris.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Student Edition includes commentary and notes by Fintan Walsh, Birkbeck, University of London, UK, which look at the play's themes of sexuality, emigration, time and relationships, as well as its style as a realistic three-part drama that draws on queer performance aesthetics, such as drag, camp, music, idioms and queer culture references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also considers the cultural context of the world of the play for the gay community compared to today's world in which queer rights and representation have become the relative norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe edition includes an original interview with the playwright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597422084332,"sku":"9781350523760","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/58cd92389ea92dba4ae0d2336b9753d2.jpg?v=1777959168"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philip-mcmahon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}