The Hostage by Brendan Behan
A Play in Three Acts
"The Hostage" is a play set in a Dublin lodging house, where a young British soldier is held captive by Irish nationalists as a bargaining tool to prevent the execution of an Irish prisoner in Belfast. The narrative unfolds in a chaotic and comedic manner, reflecting the absurdity of political conflicts and the human condition. Throughout the play, the interactions among the diverse group of characters, including the house residents and the hostage, reveal deeper themes of humanity, compassion, and the futility of violence, culminating in a tragic yet poignant climax that questions the true cost of ideological warfare.
The 17152nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 92
- Original Language
- English
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- 97th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)