Simon, Neil
The Play Goes on: A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684869803
- author:
- Simon, Neil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon and Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 352
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Neil Simon's second memoir, The Play Goes On, offers a deeper and more personal look at an artist in crisis. Spanning from the mid-1970s to the present, this book takes readers through a period of immense professional success, including writing some of his most popular plays, but also struggles with finding happiness and satisfaction in his personal life. Simon's characteristic humor and unflinching sense of irony shine through as he recounts stories of how his art came to imitate his life. The result is a rich and revealing look at the creative process, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Through this book, Simon invites readers into his inner world, sharing tales of love, loss, and perseverance. With its unique blend of humor and candor, The Play Goes On provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most beloved playwrights.