“If knowledge isn't self-knowledge it isn't doing much, mate. Is the universe expanding? Is it contracting? Is it standing on one leg and singing 'When Father Painted the Parlour'? Leave me out. I can expand my universe without you. 'She walks into beauty, like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies, and all that's best of dark and bright meet in her aspect and her eyes.”
This volume brings together several plays by Tom Stoppard, one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary dramatists. Stoppard's plays are distinguished by their sharp wit, complex wordplay, and exploration of philosophical and linguistic themes. His works often challenge audiences with their intellectual depth while maintaining an engaging theatricality. The collection showcases Stoppard's distinctive voice in modern drama, featuring works that blend comedy with profound observations on language, reality, and human experience. As a playwright who emerged from the British theatrical tradition, Stoppard has contributed significantly to contemporary drama with his innovative approach to structure and dialogue. more
Tom Stoppard is a renowned British playwright, born on July 3, 1937. His works are known for their witty dialogue and complex structure, with notable plays including 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' and 'The Real Thing'. Stoppard has received multiple Tony Awards and Olivier Awards for his contributions to theatre. more
“The unpredictable and the predetermined unfold together to make everything the way it is.”
“Death without the possibility of ever changing the world is the same as a life that never was.”
“To eat and drink without a friend is to devour like the lion and the wolf.”
“It was beautiful in a harsh I'm-going-to-gut-you-like-a-fish kind of way.”