By Sophia Pomponio
Looking for a transformative literary experience that will hit you where it hurts? Step into the viscerally alive world of The Hurt Business by Oliver Mayer—a dynamic collage of plays, interviews, criticism, and intimate glimpses into the playwright's life. This is not just a collection of scripts; it is an invitation into Mayer’s creative mind and personal journey.
Inside The Hurt Business, readers will find three of Mayer’s groundbreaking plays (Young Valiant, Blade to the Heat, Joy of the Desolate) alongside a treasure trove of essays, interviews, and photographs that reveal the man behind the words. It’s more than a book—it's an archive, offering layers upon layers of Mayer's exploration of eroticism, family dynamics, identity, and resilience.
One of the most powerful concepts Mayer brings forward in The Hurt Business is Duende—the Spanish term describing a heightened state of emotion, authenticity, and soul. As Mayer writes on page 69, “Duende is what happens when the fight inside you matches the fight outside you. It’s what makes a performance unforgettable, when the cost of creating is felt by everyone in the room.” Throughout his works, Mayer channels Duende into each line of dialogue, each emotional conflict, allowing readers and audiences alike to feel the raw vitality that defines his style.
Through vivid storytelling and candid reflections, Mayer shows how his personal history bleeds into his art, creating works that can cut deep even on the page. Whether it’s the electric charge of forbidden love or the deep fissures within family ties, Mayer doesn’t shy away from the beautiful and brutal sides of life.
If you’re ready for a literary experience that will leave you breathless and craving more, The Hurt Business is your next must-read. Crack it open and discover Oliver Mayer—not just the playwright, but the lover, the thinker, and the man in full.
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USA PAPERBACK: $28.95
ISBN 10: 1879691841
ISBN 13: 978-1879691841
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