French Literature Reviews - 2026
B. Hennaut, Théâtre et récit, l'impossible rupture - Narrativité et spectacle postdramatique (1975-2004)
Theatre and Performance
Benoît Hennaut, Théâtre et récit, l'impossible rupture - Narrativité et spectacle postdramatique (1975-2004)
This book offers a nuanced analysis of the non-narrative poetics of three post-dramatic artists during the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing on twelve productions and their critical reception, the author establishes a dialogue between contemporary narratology, theatrical writing, and narrative intuitions.
This work offers a nuanced analysis of the non-narrative poetics of three post-dramatic artists in the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing on twelve performances and how they were received, the author sets up a dialogue between contemporary narratology, dramatic writing, and narrative intuitions.
EAN13: 9782406060079
529 pages
49.00 €
The study examines theatrical practices from the 1980s and 1990s through the examination of twelve productions and their critical reception. By connecting contemporary narratology with theatrical writing and narrative intuitions, the volume engages with debates surrounding the boundaries between drama and narrative arts. Such investigations contribute to broader discussions in theatre studies concerning how performance structures meaning in the absence of traditional storytelling frameworks, touching upon longstanding critical inquiries into theatricality and textuality during the late twentieth century.
Readers interested in contemporary theatre studies and post-dramatic aesthetics may find this detailed examination of narrative poetics relevant. The book provides a focused perspective on twelve specific performances, offering insights into the ways artists navigate non-narrative forms while drawing upon narratological concepts and critical responses.