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From Potency to Impotency: Sarah Kanes Play Blasted as a National Narrative.

Authors :
SAUNDERS, JUDITH
Source :
Midwest Quarterly. Winter2018, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p145-162. 18p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

A literary criticism is provided of the British 1990s play "Blasted," by Sarah Kane. Particular focus is given to the play's depiction of racism against immigrants in Great Britain, including Islamophobia, nativist fears of alleged threats that immigrants pose and English national identity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00263451
Volume :
59
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Midwest Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127683939