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Feydeau Plays: 2
Georges Feydeau
Feydeau Plays: 1
by Georges Feydeau
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Readers appreciate the collection of pre-absurdist drama presented in this volume. They particularly highlight the classic play 'The One That Got Away' as a standout piece.
Great collection of playsClassic comedyEngaging and entertainingLimited reviews available
Synopsis
Kenneth McLeish's definitive translations of the most successful French dramatist of the Belle Epoque
Georges Feydau (1862-1921) was the most successful French dramatist of the belle epoque and is now widely regarded as one of the greatest of farce-writers.
His series of dazzling hits match high-speed action and dialogue with ingenious plotting.
Reaching the heights of farcical lunacy, his plays nevertheless contain touches of barbed social comment and allowed him to mention subjects which would have provoked outrage in the hands of more serious dramatists.
This volume of new, sparkling translations by Kenneth McLeish contains his two masterpieces, Heart's Desire Hotel (L'Hôtel du libre échange) and Sauce For the Goose (Le Dindon), with three other plays from the peak of his career, The One That Got Away (Monsieur Chasse!), Now You See It (Le System Ribadier) and Pig in a Poke (Chat en poche).
Publication
PublisherMethuen
Year2001
BindingPaperback
Pages546
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780413761705
ISBN-100413761703
eISBN-139781472517555
LCCPQ2619.A65
DCC842.8
Feydeau Plays: 1 is a French comedy play written by Georges Feydeau and published by Methuen in London (2001).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781472517555).
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