Coward, Noel
Private Lives (Modern Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472523730
- author:
- Coward, Noel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.84 x 12.85 x 0.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A modern play from 1930 that showcases Noël Coward's wit and precision. Elyot Chase and Amanda Prynne, recently divorced after five years apart, encounter each other by chance at a French hotel where they are both honeymooning with their new spouses. Their initial horror and fascination with each other soon gives way to a complex game of love and intrigue. As they navigate their complicated feelings for one another, Elyot and Amanda leave for Paris, setting in motion a series of quarrels and romantic entanglements that ultimately lead them back together. This play is a masterful exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the power of desire. With its sharp dialogue and nuanced characterization, Private Lives is a thought-provoking and engaging drama that continues to captivate audiences today.