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Ghosts (Hampton, trans.)
Christopher Hampton
Embers
by Christopher Hampton
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the adaptation of Sandor Marai's 'Embers' for its dramatic intensity and unique setting. Many highlight the captivating performance of the lead actor and the rich thematic exploration. While some note its talky nature, the overall response is positive, emphasizing the gripping narrative and cultural insights.
Dramatic intensityCaptivating lead performanceRich thematic explorationSomewhat talky in parts
Synopsis
A remote 18th-century Hungarian castle is the setting for a dramatic meeting.
Forty-one years after a tragic event two former friends must confront each other in a devastating bid to lay the past to rest.
Betrayal, love, truth and friendship all come to the fore in this unforgettable play based on Sándor Márai's bestselling novel.
Embers premiered at the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End in February 2006.
Publication
PublisherFaber & Faber
Year2006
BindingPaperback
EditionMain
Pages96
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571232437
ISBN-100571232434
eISBN-139780571318834
LCCN2006389305
LCCPR6058.A555 E43 2006
Embers is a British play written by Christopher Hampton and published by Faber & Faber (2006).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9780571318834).
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