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The Memory Of Water

By Shelagh Stephenson
Series: Student Editions
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The Memory Of Water by Shelagh Stephenson is a poignant exploration of family, memory, and the secrets that bind us. As three sisters reunite for their mother's funeral, they confront their past and differing memories, leading to humorous and intense exchanges. The play delves into how personal narratives shape one's identity and relationships.
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You might like this book if you enjoy thought-provoking plays that explore complex family dynamics with wit and empathy. This insightful story brings together three sisters as they confront their past and present during their mother's funeral, blending moments of humour and poignancy.

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A Student Edition of Shelagh Stephenson's award-winning play, complete with full introduction, commentary and questions for study.

The Memory of Water, which opened at the Hampstead Theatre,London in 1996, was her first stage play and won the Laurence OlivierAward for Best ComedyA Student Edition of the play, featuring a full introduction andcommentary on the plot, themes, characters, language, style andproduction historyQuestions for students and teachers and a full bibliography provide the student with a complete study guide to the play

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A Memory of Water was Stephenson's first play, opening in London in 1996, and was awarded the prestigious Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

Three sisters meet on the eve of their mother's funeral; as the conflicts of the past converge, everyday lies and tensions reveal the particular patterns and strains of family relationships.

This Student Edition features the full text of the play and an introduction that includes a plot summary and a discussion of the themes, characters, structure, language, style, and production history of the play.

Notes on words and phrases in the text, questions for further study, and a bibliography provide students with everything they need to study and appreciate this award-winning play.

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The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson is acclaimed for its portrayal of three estranged sisters reuniting for their mother's cremation, reflecting on unresolved family tensions. Reviewers have praised the play's compelling depiction of relatable human dramas and its emotional intensity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780413776143

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Contributors:

  • Edited by Steve Lewis
  • Volume editor Steve Lewis

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 192

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: Student Editions Shelagh Stephenson

About the Author

Shelagh Stephenson is an award-winning writer of stage and radio plays. Her most recent work, Enlightenment, premiered at the Abbey Theatre in 2005. Methuen Drama has published a collected edition of the writer's plays: Stephenson Plays: 1.

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