A stark, powerful drama about life, death, and the crowd’s hunger for a miracle. The setting shifts from a grim tavern to a monastery as characters wrestle with fear, faith, and what it means to be human.
This extract invites you into a world where ordinary people confront extraordinary moments. It blends harsh realism with mythic feeling to explore how hope shapes—and unsettles—a community.
- Vivid stage imagery of crowded rooms, dim lights, and jagged emotions that echo the characters’ inner storms
- A tension between despair and longing as people seek meaning in a moment they call a miracle
- Portraits of individuals like Savva, Lipa, and the Friar, and how their choices test faith and conscience
- Themes of mortality, memory, and the pull of collective belief in the face of uncertainty
Ideal for readers who savor intense, provocative drama and questions about fate, faith, and human resilience.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a powerful, poignant drama that engages with the nature of mortality and its chilling indifference. The author, renowned for their profound exploration of human behavior, presents a provocative meditation on the meaning of life and the inevitability of death. Set at the turn of the 20th century in a monastery renowned for its wonder-working icon, the play follows a diverse cast of characters as they grapple with their own mortality and the harsh realities of life. There's Yegor, the stern innkeeper; Savva, a large, brooding man with a troubled past; Lipa, a young woman trapped in a suffocating existence; and Kondraty, a former seminarist wrestling with his faith. Each character is profoundly shaped by the ever-present specter of death, and their interactions reveal the myriad ways in which humans confront the unknown. This book is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into the deepest fears and aspirations of its characters. Its insights on the universal experience of mortality are both profound and unsettling, leaving readers to ponder the frailty of life and the significance of our time on Earth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330067109_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330067109
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330067109
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)