ISBN: 9781585675111 - play about the baby: trade edition (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Play About the Baby is an absurdist black comedy, reminiscent of burlesque in its high spirits and banter, that grapples with such issues as reality and the games we play to define it, the ambiguity of existence, and the agonizing bonds between parents and children. A fresh young couple--Boy and Girl--have a new baby, whom an older couple--Man and Woman--have come to steal. Why? Because, as Man says, If you don't have the wound of a broken heart, how can you know you're alive? Brutal loss--the loss of a child or childhood self--has been a recurring Albee theme, and Ben Brantley of the New York Times summed up the critical reaction to The Play About the Baby when he called it a funny, harrowing dramatic fable . as explicit and concise a statement of what Mr. Albee believes as he is ever likely to deliver.…

Zustand: Good. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 112 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.