Campton, David
Parcel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573121968
- author:
- Campton, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Samuel French Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1979
- Pages:
- 30
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Parcel is a poignant play about an elderly woman who is passed from one relative to another, each trying to care for her out of charity. Despite being almost immobile and having lost her home and beloved piano, the old woman asserts her individuality and ultimately disappears.
As she moves from person to person, the Parcel explores themes of loneliness, loss, and the human need for connection. With a cast of five women and three men, this powerful play sheds light on the complexities of relationships and the struggles of growing older.