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Equus by Peter Shaffer

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Book name: Equus (2024)
Category: Adolescence
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Pages: 123 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1973, midnight
"Equus" is a psychological drama exploring the complex relationships between devotion, myth, and sexuality. The story revolves around a psychiatrist attempting to treat a young patient who has a pathological religious fascination with horses. Driven by a violent act committed by the boy, the psychiatrist delves into the boy's twisted worship of the titular deity, Equus, leading both doctor and patient to confront their own notions of passion, freedom, and the nature of sanity. Through intense and often disturbing dialogues and interactions, the play examines the boundaries of normative behavior and the destructive potential of obsession. The 12174th greatest book of all time

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Peter Shaffer

Peter Shaffer

3 books

Sir Peter Levin Shaffer was an English dramatist, author of numerous award-winning plays, several of which have been filmed.

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