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Plays:2: Private Lives, Bitter-Sweet, The Marquise, Post-Mortem by Noel Coward is a collection of four plays published for Master Playwrights by Eyre Methuen in London in 1979.
In this collection, Noel Coward showcases his mastery of the stage with four compelling plays. “Private Lives” explores the complex dynamics of love and relationships as two divorced couples find themselves in adjoining hotel rooms while on honeymoon with their new partners. “Bitter-Sweet” delves into the world of operetta, following the story of a young girl who becomes a famous singer but struggles to find happiness. “The Marquise” takes readers on a journey of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, while “Post-Mortem” offers a darkly humorous exploration of the afterlife.
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Plays:2: Private Lives, Bitter-Sweet, The Marquise, Post-Mortem, by Noel Coward, published for Master Playwrights by Eyre Methuen in London in 1979. 360 pages.
Paperback copy, with pictorial cover. Some wear and rubbing on the cover and spine, including a thick crease line where the book had been opened wide (cracked on inside – see photos to confirm condition.) Very good clean copy.
| Weight | 0.23 kg |
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| Dimensions | 18 × 11 × 3 cm |
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| Binding | Paperback |
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| Title | Plays:2 (Private Lives, Bitter-Sweet, The Marquise, Post-Mortem) |
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| Condition | Good |
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