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Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad
Arthur Kopit
Les Parents Terribles
by Jeremy Sams, Jean Cocteau
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the complex dynamics of family relationships depicted in this play. Many find the blend of tragedy and farce engaging, highlighting the timelessness of Cocteau's themes. Some note the play's exploration of possessiveness and dysfunction resonates well with contemporary audiences.
Complex characters Engaging blend of tragedy and farce Timeless themes Melodramatic ending
Synopsis
Yvonne, George and Leonie, respectively the semi-invalid mother, mad inventor father, and austere auntie of Michael, a rambunctious young man, all share a cha
Publication
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Year 1994
Binding Paperback
Edition Revised ed.
Pages 73
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9781854592569
ISBN-10 1854592564
LCCN 95129452
LCC PQ2605.O15 P413 1994
DCC 842/.912
Les Parents Terribles is a French play written by Jeremy Sams and published by Nick Hern Books in London (1994).
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