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Night Thoughts

An Essay
Pages
75
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

In this collection of essays, Wallace Shawn explores profound questions about justice, inequality, and the nature of blame and revenge. He draws connections between diverse subjects, from eleventh-century Japanese court poetry to Beethoven, and examines the relationship between the Islamic world and the West. Shawn ultimately considers the possibility of creating a more equitable world.

About the author

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Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn is a playwright known for his distinctive voice in works like The Fever, Marie and Bruce, and The Designated Mourner. His plays, which also include Night Thoughts and Evening at the Talk House, often present sharp observations on society and human experience.