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Witty wordplay meets theatrical mischief and satire.
As someone with an appreciation for clever dialogue and a touch of the absurd, you'll find Stoppard's work delightful. His plays combine light-hearted satire with thought-provoking themes, ensuring that as you chuckle, you're also nudged to reflect on the nature of theatre and reality. Reading Stoppard is not just an encounter with smart writing; it's an engagement with a playful mind that cherishes both the ludicrous and the profound in equal measure.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780571177653
Authors:
Tom Stoppard
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Drama
Related Topics:
Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 2172 readers)
Description
A collection of Tom Stoppard plays which reflect a combination of the "frivolous" and the "serious" aspects of his talent.
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Witty wordplay meets theatrical mischief and satire.
As someone with an appreciation for clever dialogue and a touch of the absurd, you'll find Stoppard's work delightful. His plays combine light-hearted satire with thought-provoking themes, ensuring that as you chuckle, you're also nudged to reflect on the nature of theatre and reality. Reading Stoppard is not just an encounter with smart writing; it's an engagement with a playful mind that cherishes both the ludicrous and the profound in equal measure.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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