I Killed the Count
Alec Coppel
The Countess
by Gregory Murphy
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the exploration of complex relationships in the play. The portrayal of love, friendship, and decency resonates strongly. Overall, it is seen as a compelling narrative about Effie Gray and the dynamics with John Ruskin and Everett Millais.
Compelling narrative Strong character relationships Emotional depth Some may find it slow-paced
Synopsis
THE STORY: Based on one of the most notorious scandals of the Victorian Age, THE COUNTESS is a true account of madness, cruelty and obsession, and perhaps one of the greatest love stories of its time.
In 1853, preeminent art critic John Ruskin, his
Press Reviews
"…serious…wonderfully witty…erotically charged.” —The New York Times. “…vivid…funny…intelligent.” —The New Yorker. ”…riveting, sensational drama…one of the year's ten best plays.“ —Time Out New York. ”In its cleverness and elegance, in its impassioned commitment to tell a passionate story, [THE COUNTESS] is without peer."
— New York Theatre Experience
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 2000
Binding Paperback
Edition First
Pages 72
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822217367
ISBN-10 0822217368
LCCN 703186
LCC PS3563.U7298 C68 2000
DCC 812/.6
The Countess is a American play written by Gregory Murphy and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2000).
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