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The Knight of the Burning Pestle

by Michael Hattaway, Francis Beaumont
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The Knight of the Burning Pestle
The Knight of the Burning Pestle

Satirical comedy disrupts chivalric, romantic norms.

If you enjoy sharp wit and Meta-theatrical hijinks, "The Knight of the Burning Pestle" is your literary feast. It's a play that breaks the fourth wall, allowing characters to not just acknowledge but leap into the audience's reality, creating a lively and humorous critique of both theatrical and societal expectations. You'll appreciate both the parody of romantic conventions from the time and the fresh perspective on literary criticism it offers, wrapped in a comedic package that has stood the test of time.

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The Knight of the Burning Pestle

by Michael Hattaway, Francis Beaumont
Save 22%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$19.42  

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ISBN: 9780713650693
Authors: Michael Hattaway, Francis Beaumont
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Date of Publication: 2009-07-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Theatre, Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 941 readers)
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Satirical comedy disrupts chivalric, romantic norms.

If you enjoy sharp wit and Meta-theatrical hijinks, "The Knight of the Burning Pestle" is your literary feast. It's a play that breaks the fourth wall, allowing characters to not just acknowledge but leap into the audience's reality, creating a lively and humorous critique of both theatrical and societal expectations. You'll appreciate both the parody of romantic conventions from the time and the fresh perspective on literary criticism it offers, wrapped in a comedic package that has stood the test of time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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