"Blithe Spirit" by Noël Coward
Written in 1841, Blithe Spirit remained the longest-running comedy in the history of the British theatre. Plotted around the central role of a spirit medium Madame Arcati, this play is an escapist comedy about relationships on both sides of the grave.
'Some of [Coward's] most sparkling dialogue ever.. This play is about something substantial - the way past relationships come back to haunt us - but it's the gossamer-like nature of the piece, its sheer levity of spirit, that makes it such an enduring achievement.' Dominic Cavendish, Daily Telegraph, 22.6.09 '...it remains a fine example of Coward's craftsmanship and polished economy with words.' Paul Callan, Daily Express, 10.03.11
Noel Coward made his name as a playwright with The Vortex (1924), in which he also appeared. His numerous other successful plays included Hay Fever, Private Lives, Design for Living, and Blithe Spirit. During the war he wrote screenplays such as Brief Encounter (1944) and This Happy Breed (1942). His volumes of verse, autobiography and letters have all been published to acclaim by Methuen Drama. Coward was knighted in 1970 and died three years later in Jamaica.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780413771971 |
| ISBN 10 | 0413771970 |
| Title | "Blithe Spirit" |
| Author | Noël Coward |
| Series | Modern Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2002-06-20 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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