Accidental Death Of An Anarchist by Dario Fo
In this satirical farce, an eccentric and quick-witted man, referred to as the Maniac, infiltrates a police station where an anarchist railway worker's death is being investigated. The authorities claim the anarchist died by suicide, having jumped out of a window during an interrogation. However, the Maniac cleverly impersonates various officials, manipulates the policemen, and exposes the absurdities and contradictions in their stories, suggesting that the anarchist's death was not an accident but a cover-up of police brutality. The play uses sharp humor and slapstick to critique corruption and the misuse of power within the establishment, ultimately questioning the integrity of the police and the justice system.
The 14901st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Original Language
- Italian
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Accidental Death of an Anarchist
- Muerte Accidental De Un Anarquista
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 40th on 50 Greatest Plays of The Past 100 Years (1913–2013) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 96th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)