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TEMPTATION : A PLAY IN TEN SCENCES

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: ENGLISH Publication details: NEW YORK GROVE PRESS 1989Edition: 1Description: 102ISBN:
  • 9780802131003
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • O5925,2N36,T -M9
Summary: 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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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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