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Equus is a 1973 drama by Peter Shaffer, about a psychiatrist who tries to treat a boy who blinded six horses out of religious devotion. The play explores themes of ritual, sacrifice, and the nature of psychiatry.
- Peter Shaffer
- 1973
Equus (/ ˈ ɛ k w ə s, ˈ iː k w ə s /) [3] is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras. Within the Equidae, Equus is the only recognized extant genus, comprising seven living species.
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Learn about Peter Shaffer's play Equus, a modern drama about a stable boy who blinds horses. Find summaries, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more.
Equus is a drama about a psychiatrist who tries to treat a young man who has blinded six horses out of obsession. The play explores themes of sex, religion, and sanity through a complex psychological puzzle.
Feb 13, 2021 · Shaffer, Peter, 1926-. Publication date. 1974. Topics. Psychotherapist and patient -- Drama, Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Drama, Horses -- Drama, Teenage boys -- Drama. Publisher. London : French. Collection. internetarchivebooks; printdisabled.
