This selection of plays by Jean Anouilh (1910-87), one of France's best-known dramatists, includes some of his most enduring work: "The Rehearsal" ("quintessential Anouilh,"" Herald Tribune"); "Becket," which focuses on the relationship between Becket and Henry II; and "The Orchestra," "A Play Within a Concert," all translated by Jeremy Sams; together with "Eurydice," an ironic modern reworking of the myth ("a fascinating piece," "Financial Times"), translated by Peter Meyer.
"Becket": "Witty, intelligent, full of repartee and irreverence ... it can hold an audience spellbound."--"Financial Times"
"The Rehearsal": "Jeremy Sams has translated impeccably."--"Observer"
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This selection of plays by Jean Anouilh (1910-87), one of France's best-known dramatists, includes some of his most enduring work: "The Rehearsal" ("quintessential Anouilh,"" Herald Tribune"); "Becket," which focuses on the relationship between Becket and Henry II; and "The Orchestra," "A Play Within a Concert," all translated by Jeremy Sams; together with "Eurydice," an ironic modern reworking of the myth ("a fascinating piece," "Financial Times"), translated by Peter Meyer.
"Becket": "Witty, intelligent, full of repartee and irreverence ... it can hold an audience spellbound."--"Financial Times"
"The Rehearsal": "Jeremy Sams has translated impeccably."--"Observer"
Imprint | Methuen Drama |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | World Classics |
Release date | December 1997 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2003 |
Authors | Jean Anouilh |
Translators | Jeremy Sams, Peter Meyer |
Dimensions | 178 x 111 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 288 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-413-72260-7 |
Barcode | 9780413722607 |
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LSN | 0-413-72260-0 |