The Countess
by Gregory Murphy
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the exploration of complex relationships in the play. The portrayal of love, friendship, and decency resonates strongly. Overall, it is seen as a compelling narrative about Effie Gray and the dynamics with John Ruskin and Everett Millais.
Synopsis
THE STORY: Based on one of the most notorious scandals of the Victorian Age, THE COUNTESS is a true account of madness, cruelty and obsession, and perhaps one of the greatest love stories of its time.
In 1853, preeminent art critic John Ruskin, his
Press Reviews
"…serious…wonderfully witty…erotically charged.” —The New York Times. “…vivid…funny…intelligent.” —The New Yorker. ”…riveting, sensational drama…one of the year's ten best plays.“ —Time Out New York. ”In its cleverness and elegance, in its impassioned commitment to tell a passionate story, [THE COUNTESS] is without peer."
— New York Theatre Experience
Publication
The Countess is a American play written by Gregory Murphy and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2000).
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Dramatists Play Service · 2000 · 72 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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