Book Review


The proof stage: how theatre reveals the human truth of mathematics / by Stephen Abbott

Abstract

This book illuminates how modern playwrights like Brecht, Beckett, Frayn, Jarry, Wilson, Auburn and especially Stoppard incorporate mathematical concepts into their works. Abbott's study presents insightful readings that interweave theatre and mathematics in its chosen examples.



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Authors

Bartleet, Carina

Oxford Brookes departments

School of Education, Humanities and Languages

Dates

Year of publication: 2024
Date of RADAR deposit: 2024-06-03

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