Away in the Manger
Elizabeth Swados
The Butterfingers Angel, Mary & Joseph, Herod The Nut, & The Slaughter Of 12 Hit Carols In A Pear Tree
by William Gibson
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Synopsis
THE STORY: Dealing with the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus from a fresh and richly creative point of view, the author combines a series of deftly constructed short scenes, traditional Christmas music, and often antic characterizati
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"Created by one of America's major dramatists, this touching, funny and highly imaginative retelling of the Christmas story brings new relevance to its timeless subject. “Angelic…beguiling wit and humor…as likeable as it is lively…” —Boston Herald-American. “…a joyous celebration, a poignant tale…” —Syracuse Herald-Journal. “…a gift of love and hope to the world."
— Syracuse Post
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 1975
Binding Paperback
Edition First Edition (US) First Printing
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822201687
ISBN-10 0822201682
The Butterfingers Angel, Mary & Joseph, Herod The Nut, & The Slaughter Of 12 Hit Carols In A Pear Tree is a christmas play written by William Gibson and published by Dramatists Play Service (1975).
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