The Duke Of Palermo And Other Plays: With An Open Letter To Mike Nichols
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: Yellow sticker visible on spine of dust jacket.
A collection of dramatic works by one of America's most celebrated literary critics and writers, The Duke of Palermo and Other Plays presents Edmund Wilson in a lesser-known but equally formidable role — as a playwright. The volume gathers several of Wilson's theatrical pieces, showcasing his characteristic wit, intellectual sharpness, and satirical edge in dramatic form. Alongside the plays, the collection includes an open letter to renowned director Mike Nichols, offering a rare and candid glimpse into Wilson's views on the theatre and its personalities. As a whole, the book illustrates the remarkable range of Wilson's literary output, moving beyond his celebrated criticism to reveal a sharp, often irreverent dramatic voice. It stands as a compelling artifact for admirers of mid-twentieth-century American letters and theatre alike.
Author: Edmund Wilson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Genre: Plays
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: Yellow sticker visible on spine of dust jacket.
A collection of dramatic works by one of America's most celebrated literary critics and writers, The Duke of Palermo and Other Plays presents Edmund Wilson in a lesser-known but equally formidable role — as a playwright. The volume gathers several of Wilson's theatrical pieces, showcasing his characteristic wit, intellectual sharpness, and satirical edge in dramatic form. Alongside the plays, the collection includes an open letter to renowned director Mike Nichols, offering a rare and candid glimpse into Wilson's views on the theatre and its personalities. As a whole, the book illustrates the remarkable range of Wilson's literary output, moving beyond his celebrated criticism to reveal a sharp, often irreverent dramatic voice. It stands as a compelling artifact for admirers of mid-twentieth-century American letters and theatre alike.