Blood Relations and Other Plays
| Author/creator | Pollock, Sharon Author |
| Other author | Bessai, Diane Editor |
| Other author | Nothof, Anne Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Revised |
| Publication Info | Edmonton : NeWest Publishers, Limited New York : Strauss Consultants [Distributor] |
| Description | 352 p. ill 08.500 x 05.500 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from ProQuest One Literature - U.S. Customers Only |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation This brand new edition features the plays that established Sharon Pollock as a major Canadian playwright and gained her many accolades, among them, the first ever Governor General's award for drama for 'Blood Relations' in 1981. In the four plays in this collection Pollock uses historical backdrops to tackle the issue of freedom of choice in the midst of physical and emotional confinement. Her characters are the oppressed, from the spinster Lizzie Borden in the title play, 'Blood Relations', to the prisoners of 'One Tiger to a Hill', to Leah, 'chosen' daughter/mistress of rum runner Mr Big in 'Whiskey Six Cadenza'. In 'Generations', she uses a regional setting of a prairie farm kitchen to examine the tensions and affections of a family, and their relationship to 'The Land'. Pollock's skilfully driven action and keen ear for dialect make for a satisfying read for drama- and fiction-lovers alike. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Awards note | Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award (nominated), 2003 CAN |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781896300641 |
| ISBN | 1896300642 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781896300641 |
| Stock number | 00305702 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |