The Collected Stories Of Noël Coward
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few writers of the twentieth century possessed the elegant wit and unerring eye for human folly that Noël Coward brought to every page he touched, and The Collected Stories of Noël Coward presents the full dazzling breadth of that talent in a single indispensable volume. From the drawing rooms of Mayfair to the sun-drenched terraces of the Mediterranean, these stories chronicle the comedies and tragedies of socialites, theatre folk, star-crossed lovers, and quietly desperate souls, each rendered with Coward's signature blend of sharp irony and unexpected tenderness. As a body of work, the collection stands as a testament to Coward's mastery of the short story form — a medium he wielded with the same precision that made him the defining voice of mid-century British sophistication. His prose is deceptively light, concealing beneath its polished surface a penetrating intelligence that dissects class, desire, loneliness, and the performance of social identity. For readers who know Coward only from the stage, this anthology reveals a literary dimension every bit as accomplished, and promises discoveries on every page.
Author: Noël Coward
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few writers of the twentieth century possessed the elegant wit and unerring eye for human folly that Noël Coward brought to every page he touched, and The Collected Stories of Noël Coward presents the full dazzling breadth of that talent in a single indispensable volume. From the drawing rooms of Mayfair to the sun-drenched terraces of the Mediterranean, these stories chronicle the comedies and tragedies of socialites, theatre folk, star-crossed lovers, and quietly desperate souls, each rendered with Coward's signature blend of sharp irony and unexpected tenderness. As a body of work, the collection stands as a testament to Coward's mastery of the short story form — a medium he wielded with the same precision that made him the defining voice of mid-century British sophistication. His prose is deceptively light, concealing beneath its polished surface a penetrating intelligence that dissects class, desire, loneliness, and the performance of social identity. For readers who know Coward only from the stage, this anthology reveals a literary dimension every bit as accomplished, and promises discoveries on every page.