The Diviner: The Art of Brian Friel

Will contribute greatly to an understanding of how Brain Friel's plays transmit meaning within the acoustic of the Irish cultural and political scene. His readings constantly deepen the sense of Friel's complexity and modernity"" -Seamus Heaney. This is a completely revised-more than half the book has been rewritten-and updated version of Pine's 1990 study, Brian Friel and Ireland's Drama. It is written with the cooperation of Friel himself and includes assessments of all his recent work, including Molly Sweeny, Give Me Your Answer, Do!, and the film version of Dancing at Lughnasa. It also includes an assessment of Friel as a post-colonial writer, an analysis of Friel's short stories, and the influence of music and magic on the plays. Includes extensive notes and bibliography.