Happy End
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Brecht Weill Lane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This theatrical work presents a biting musical satire set against the backdrop of 1920s Chicago, where a Salvation Army lieutenant falls for a gangster boss. The narrative chronicles the clash between piety and criminality, illustrating the hypocrisy and moral ambiguities within both worlds. With its sharp wit and memorable songs, the piece argues against societal norms and challenges conventional notions of morality. This compelling drama, a collaboration between two titans of 20th-century theatre, offers a cynical yet entertaining commentary on human nature and systemic corruption.
Author: Brecht Weill Lane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This theatrical work presents a biting musical satire set against the backdrop of 1920s Chicago, where a Salvation Army lieutenant falls for a gangster boss. The narrative chronicles the clash between piety and criminality, illustrating the hypocrisy and moral ambiguities within both worlds. With its sharp wit and memorable songs, the piece argues against societal norms and challenges conventional notions of morality. This compelling drama, a collaboration between two titans of 20th-century theatre, offers a cynical yet entertaining commentary on human nature and systemic corruption.