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Mister Johnson
Joyce Cary
Johnson Over Jordan
by John Boynton Priestley
What readers are saying
Readers find 'Johnson Over Jordan' to be a thought-provoking exploration of life after death, marked by dreamlike episodes and a unique blend of humanism and humor. Many appreciate its experimental nature and deeply moving narrative, while some note that the play might be ahead of its time and difficult to follow. Overall, it is seen as a significant work that deserves more attention from contemporary theater companies.
Thought-provoking exploration of life after death Deeply moving and evocative Unique blend of humanism and humor Some found it difficult to follow
Synopsis
Robert Johnson lived the most ordinary of lives, until he died.
Suddenly he is catapulted into the strangeness of his afterlife and begins a frightening, lurid and emotional journey.
Past memories, secret desires and present regrets and longings mingle with the real, surreal and sublime.
Publication
Publisher Oberon
Year 2003
Binding Paperback
Edition New edition
Pages 104
Language English
ISBN-13 9781840022483
ISBN-10 1840022485
eISBN-13 9781849437721
Johnson Over Jordan is a British play written by John Boynton Priestley and published by Oberon (2003).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781849437721).
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