Equus
DETAILED SUMMARY / BACK COVER
Peter Shaffer's gripping psychological drama,
Equus
, explores the disturbing case of Alan Strang, a young man who blinds six horses. Sentenced to psychiatric treatment, Strang's encounter with Dr. Dysart peels back layers of profound questions about faith, sanity, and the inherent value of passion versus a conventional life, revealing as much about the psychiatrist as the patient.
Why You Should Read?
Examines the complex interplay of faith, ritual, and human desire.
Challenges conventional notions of sanity and societal norms.
Offers a profound exploration of violence, spirituality, and the limits of passion.
A seminal work of modern theatre that continues to provoke thought and discussion.