Lucifer's Child
by William Luce
What readers are saying
Readers find that the play effectively captures its historical context and the mindset of the upper class during the time period. However, some feel that it leans heavily on the perspective of a rambling character, which might not appeal to everyone. It may be better suited for academic settings rather than general audiences.
Synopsis
From the skilled author of The Belle of Amherst and Barrymore .
Julie Harris starred on Broadway and in the national tour as Baroness Karen Blixen, aka Isak Dinesen, author of Out of Africa and Seven Gothic Tales .
Preparing for a trip to America, the flamboyant author tells of how she traveled to Africa, married a baron, and suffered his neglect and faithlessness while contracting syphillis in the bargain.
In Act Two, she reveals delightful tales of her exploits as the toast of New York.
This one-woman tour-de-force offers insights and anecdotes galore, a truly captivating portrait of this gifted woman who triumphed over adversity to become one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century.
Press Reviews
"It's a devil of a story that casts wisdom and wicked humor like star dust [...] Ferociously entertaining."
— Raleigh News & Observer
Characters
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Isak Dinesen Baroneess Karen Blixen |
Publication
Lucifer's Child is a play written by William Luce and published by Samuel French (1992).
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