Laughter in the Shadow of the Trees: And Other Plays

Laughter in the Shadow of the Trees: And Other Plays
ISBN-10
0822215128
ISBN-13
9780822215127
Category
One-act plays, American
Pages
88
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Dramatists Play Service Inc
Author
James Prideaux

Description

THE STORIES: LAUGHTER IN THE SHADOW OF THE TREES. Martin, a brilliant, distinguished critic, is rapidly falling into a state of dementia. His wife, Felicia, remains the epitome of the supportive wife and loyal fan, even in the face of his insults and peev

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