Christopher Fry was a British playwright and poet who lived from 1907 to 2005. He was known for his use of poetic language and his ability to blend comedy and tragedy in his works. Fry’s literary style was heavily influenced by Shakespeare, and he was considered one of the leading playwrights of his time.
He is best known for his plays “The Lady’s Not for Burning” and “A Phoenix Too Frequent,” both of which were successful on both sides of the Atlantic. Fry’s works often explored themes of love, death, and the human condition, and his use of language and imagery made him a highly respected figure in the literary world.
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1956: The Firstborn, a play by Christopher Fry, Second Edition
$45.00The Firstborn is a play in three acts written by Christopher Fry and published by Oxford University Press. The second edition, which is a small blue cloth hardcover volume with gilt lettering on the spine, was published in the same year. The play tells the story of the biblical character Moses and his struggles with his family, his people, and his faith. The play explores themes of leadership, sacrifice, and redemption, and is known for its poetic language and philosophical depth.