The Country Girl
by Clifford Odets

Name: The Country Girl
Brand: Clifford Odets
SKU: 9780822202431
Rating: 3.79 (142 reviews)

The Country Girl Book Cover — The Country Girl Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed opinions about the play, with some praising its character depth and realistic portrayal of addiction during the Great Depression. Others, however, find the themes outdated and feel that the narrative lacks a compelling climax. Overall, many appreciate Odets' craftsmanship, though some view it as suited more for film than theatre.

Realistic character portrayalDeep exploration of addictionWell-constructed narrativeThemes feel outdatedUnsatisfying climax

Synopsis

THE STORY: The title character is Georgie Elgin, a faithful, forgiving woman, whose long years of devotion to her actor husband, Frank, have almost obliterated her own personality.

The life of an actor's wife is not as glamorous as many imagine.

Press Reviews

"Here is real and exciting theatre, alive and healthy and greatly rewarding.” —Newsday (NY). ”It's a superb show.“ —Variety. ”…scenes of electrifying theatricality…"
— Cue Magazine