Spanning a quarter of a century, this collection of plays demonstrates author Jeffrey Sweet's eye for the drama of human relationships. Sweet works with sensitivity and irony to confront both personal politics and the impact of historical change. These nine works, taken together, present a playwright who extends the struggles of his small circles of characters to his audience and humanity in general. The title work, first mounted in 1982, is a comedy-drama about the aftermath of the blacklist whose continued relevance ...
Read More
Spanning a quarter of a century, this collection of plays demonstrates author Jeffrey Sweet's eye for the drama of human relationships. Sweet works with sensitivity and irony to confront both personal politics and the impact of historical change. These nine works, taken together, present a playwright who extends the struggles of his small circles of characters to his audience and humanity in general. The title work, first mounted in 1982, is a comedy-drama about the aftermath of the blacklist whose continued relevance makes it a frequently produced play today. The family drama Porch suggests larger social changes through the interaction of a small-town shopkeeper and his defiant daughter. The lauded American Enterprise , set in the Chicago of the robber barons, is a song-filled true story about a millionaire whose stubborn idealism leads to disaster. Stay Till Morning is a rueful comedy about sex and accommodation in the Florida Keys. The three plays that grew out of his fascination with the effects of World War II -- Berlin '45, Court-Martial at Fort Devens, and The Action Against Sol Schumann --dramatize the ways in which that conflict transformed private fates. Each script is accompanied by an extended introduction from the playwright as well as complete performance notes.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Value of Names and Other Plays to cart. $35.89, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of The Value of Names and Other Plays to cart. $49.72, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
Add this copy of The Value of Names and Other Plays to cart. $50.47, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
Add this copy of Value of Names & Other Plays to cart. $48.92, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. A collection of plays which demonstrate the playwright eye for the drama of human relationships. It includes "Porch", "American Enterprise", "Stay Till Morning", and, "The Action Against Sol Schumann". It also offers introduction from the playwright as well as performance notes for each script. Num Pages: 578 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 232 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1062. 2008. 1st Edition. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of The Value of Names and Other Plays to cart. $46.70, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
Add this copy of The Value of Names and Other Plays to cart. $38.13, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop International rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of The Value of Names and Other Plays to cart. $51.72, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
Add this copy of The Value of Names and Other Plays to cart. $64.85, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Northwestern University Press.
