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Some Talk of Alexander: A Revue, With Interludes in the Antique Mode
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025997346
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Some Talk of Alexander is an engaging theatrical revue by the noted Scottish playwright James Bridie. Subtitled A Revue, With Interludes in the Antique Mode, the work showcases Bridie's characteristic wit and his ability to blend historical gravitas with contemporary levity. The play navigates through various sketches and interludes that draw inspiration from classical antiquity, most notably the legendary figure of Alexander the Great, to offer a satirical commentary on human ambition and the passage of time.
Bridie, a significant figure in the Scottish Renaissance of the early 20th century, utilizes the revue format to explore diverse themes through a series of sharp, intellectual vignettes. The interludes in the antique mode serve as a bridge between the ancient world and modern sensibilities, using the backdrop of the past to illuminate the quirks of the present. Readers and theater enthusiasts will find in this work a sophisticated exploration of drama that balances literary depth with comedic flair.
Some Talk of Alexander stands as a testament to Bridie's creative versatility and his unique voice in the landscape of British drama, offering a compelling mixture of historical reimagining and social critique.
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