Venice Saved

Towards the end of her life, the French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil (1909-43) was working on a tragedy, Venice Saved. Appearing here in English for the first time, this play explores the realisation of Weil''s own thoughts on tragedy. A figure of affliction, a central theme in Weil''s religious metaphysics, the central character offers a unique insight into Weil''s broader philosophical int...