Light Shining in Buckinghamshire

By Caryl Churchill

Book Overview

In the aftermath of the Civil War, England stands at a crossroads. Food shortages, economic instability, and a corrupt political system threaten to plunge the country into darkness and despair. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1854590014
• ISBN13: 9781854590015
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Nick Hern Books
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.3" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Light Shining in Buckinghamshire- Appealing and motivating

Under the cover of `Light Shining in Buckinghamshire' Caryl Churchill takes the reader through the experience of revolution, encouraging thought and moral criticism from the audience. Her characters are entertaining and each introduces the themes of personal freedom in autocratic and dictatorial societies well. This historically based play does not introduce the audience to the English Civil but to the situation of those that live through and fight for any form of revolution, becoming relevant to modern society as well. Caryl Churchill removes the third wall of the traditional play encouraging the audience not only to view, but also to participate and act within the play itself. Not only thoroughly entertaining but almost haunting in its ability to make you think and analyse the ideas introduced for yourself.