Fair Ladies At A Game Of Poem Car
by Peter Oswald

Name: Fair Ladies At A Game Of Poem Car
Brand: Peter Oswald
SKU: 9780413715104
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

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British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unique adaptation of an 18th century puppet play into a contemporary verse format. The story of love defying social conventions resonates well, especially the dynamics between samurai and ladies-in-waiting. Many find the characters compelling and the narrative engaging, showcasing rich cultural themes.

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Synopsis

A play by one of Britain's foremost verse playwrights Two pairs of lovers are threatened with death by the jealousy of a cunning and powerful lord.

But love is not easily crushed, and its ultimate triumph transforms the whole of society.

Taking the storyline of an eighteenth century puppet play by the great Japanese playwright, Chikamatsu Monzaemon, Peter Oswald has written a new play in iambic pentameters for living actors."An elaborate, philosophically nuanced and often funny tale of love" (Independent)