Rattigan, Terence

The Deep Blue Sea (Nick Hern Books)

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ISBN 13:: 9781854594235
author:: Rattigan, Terence
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Nick Hern Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 129mm X 198mm
Genre:: Drama texts: from c 1900 -
Condition:: New
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The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan A powerful and poignant play about lives blighted by love, written in the early 1950s at the height of Terence Rattigan's powers. The story opens with the failed suicide of Hester Collyer, who has deserted her husband for a charismatic ex-fighter pilot. First performed at the Duchess Theatre in the West End in March 1952, this edition includes an authoritative introduction, biographical sketch and chronology. A deeply human drama that explores the complexities of love and relationships, The Deep Blue Sea is a thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences today. This edition provides a valuable insight into Rattigan's life and work, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in this important playwright.

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