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The Country Girl
Clifford Odets
The Country Girls
by Edna O'brien
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about this adaptation of Edna O'Brien's work. While many praise the writing style and character depth, some feel that the play does not capture the essence of the original novel. A few express disappointment with the format and pacing of the story as presented on stage.
Beautifully written proseEngaging character developmentStrong themes of friendshipSome prefer the original bookFormat may confuse readers
Synopsis
Edna O'Brien's wonderful, wild and moving novel shocked the nation on its publication in 1960.
Adapted for the stage by the author, The Country Girls
, the play, is a highly theatrical and free-flowing telling of this classic coming of age story.
Publication
PublisherFaber & Faber
Year2012
BindingPaperback
EditionMain
Pages112
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571296699
ISBN-100571296696
The Country Girls is a British play written by Edna O'brien and published by Faber & Faber (2012).
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