Marat Sade by Peter Weiss
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
The play is a dramatic exploration of power, class struggle, and human suffering set within the confines of an insane asylum in 1808 France. It depicts the Marquis de Sade as an inmate directing his fellow patients in a play about the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat, a radical journalist and politician during the French Revolution. The work delves into the philosophical and political debates between Sade and Marat, representing differing views on revolution, freedom, and the nature of humanity. As the inmates perform, the line between performance and reality blurs, creating a provocative and chaotic theater experience that challenges the audience's perception of madness and reason.
The 13887th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- Marat/Sade
- The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 30th on 50 Greatest Plays of The Past 100 Years (1913–2013) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 65th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- 77th on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)
- PEN Translation Prize (PEN America)