Temptation: A Play in Ten Scenes

Temptation: A Play in Ten Scenes
ISBN-10
080213100X
ISBN-13
9780802131003
Series
Temptation
Category
Czech drama
Pages
112
Language
English
Published
1989
Publisher
Grove Press
Author
Václav Havel

Description

In his most challenging work to date, Czech playwright Vaclav Havel has given the Faust legend a provocative twist. His setting is 'the Institute, ' whose mission is to combat the 'irrational tendencies' in society through its scientific work. Personal and professional relationships at this 'lighthouse of truthful knowledge' are a tissue of lies and sycophancy in which all concerned willingly collude.

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