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God of Carnage

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What happens when two sets of parents meet to discuss their children's unruly behaviour? Is it a calm and rational debate, or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums and tears? God of Carnage reveals that while boys may be boys, the adults are often much worse.
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What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behaviour of their children?

The God of Carnage received its UK premiere at the Gielgud Theatre, London, in March 2008.

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What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behaviour of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums and tears before bedtime?

God of Carnage explores the concept that boys will be boys, but the adults are usually worse β€” much worse.

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"Reza holds the mirror up to bourgeois hypocrisy with the savage indignation of a born satirist", Guardian. "A triumph! Brilliantly translated by Christopher Hampton", Daily Express.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571242580

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Translated by Christopher Hampton
  • Translated by Christopher Hampton
  • Translated by Christopher Hampton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 75g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Yasmina Reza is a French playwright, actress, novelist and screenwriter.

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