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Pirandello, Genet, etc., becaUlie Mr.
Abel has discerned (and I agree with
him) that the typical modern form
of theatre is the metaplay. And I
stand by my criticism of Mr. Abel's talk
about tragedy "believing in" the in–
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Mr. Abel is correct in denying the gift
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cultures except the Greek. But as I
said in my review, the Greeks did not
enjoy the concept of individuality in
the modern sense.
It
is precisely the
metaplay which arises out of the con–
cern with individuality.
Susan Sontag
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