The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower by Louis MacNeice, published by Faber and Faber Ltd in December 1964, is a notable work that reflects the author’s experiences and insights. This edition spans 62 pages and is presented in English. The piece originated as a radio play first broadcast in 1946, featuring original music by Benjamin Britten. It is described as a “radio parable play” that addresses significant themes such as free will, the Quest, and the impact of historical events like World War II.
Readers will find that The Dark Tower engages with contemporary issues through the lens of classical themes, exploring topics such as sexuality, gender, family, and geography. The work stages a debate that resonates with the challenges of its time, making it a thought-provoking piece within the realms of literature and poetry. This edition offers a concise yet impactful exploration of these themes, inviting reflection on the complexities of human experience.
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Born in Ireland, Louis MacNeice was sent to England for his schooling, to Marlborough, and then went on to read classics at Oxford. His professional life began as a lecturer in classics but in 1941 he joined the BBC and for the next twenty years produced programmes for the legendary Features Department, including his own celebrated radio play, The Dark Tower, which was broadcast for the first time in 1946, with original music by Benjamin Britten.
Described by the author as ‘a radio parable play’, written in response to the rise of fascism in Germany and the events of World War II, The Dark Tower stages the debate about free will with reference to the ancient theme of the Quest, but in modern contexts exporing sexuality, gender, family and geography.
‘The Dark Tower is in my view the best piece of writing ever done for radio.’ George MacBeth
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