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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9780520248335
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520248333
ISBN-13
9780520248335
eBay Product ID (ePID)
50483604
Product Key Features
Book Title
Is He Dead? : a Comedy in Three Acts
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Theater / General, European / General, American / General
Illustrator
Yes, Moser, Barry
Genre
Literary Criticism, Drama, Performing Arts
Book Series
Jumping Frogs: Undiscovered, Rediscovered, and Celebrated Writings of Mark Twain Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-050703
Reviews
"This master of the novel proves also to be a master at play construction. Is He Dead? has all the craftsmanship of a far more seasoned playwright's efforts, and the targets Twain establishes--mendacity and greed--are the twin evils he exposed throughout his distinguished career." --Tony Lewis, "Providence Journal-Bulletin"
Dewey Edition
21
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
812/.4
Synopsis
The University of California Press is delighted to announce the new publication of this three-act play by one of America's most important and well-loved writers. A highly entertaining comedy that has never appeared in print or on stage, "Is He Dead?" is finally available to the wide audience Mark Twain wished it to reach. Written in 1898 in Vienna as Twain emerged from one of the deepest depressions of his life, the play shows its author's superb gift for humor operating at its most energetic. The text of "Is He Dead?," based on the manuscript in the Mark Twain Papers, appears here together with an illuminating essay by renowned Mark Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin and with Barry Moser's original woodcut illustrations in a volume that will surely become a treasured addition to the Mark Twain legacy. Richly intermingling elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire with a wry look at the world market in art, "Is He Dead?" centers on a group of poor artists in Barbizon, France, who stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings. In order to make this scheme succeed, the artists hatch some hilarious plots involving cross-dressing, a full-scale fake funeral, lovers' deceptions, and much more. Mark Twain was fascinated by the theater and made many attempts at playwriting, but this play is certainly his best. "Is He Dead?" may have been too "out there" for the Victorian 1890s, but today's readers will thoroughly enjoy Mark Twain's well-crafted dialogue, intriguing cast of characters, and above all, his characteristic ebullience and humor. In Shelley Fisher Fishkin's estimation, it is "a champagne cocktail of a play--not too dry, not too sweet, with justthe right amount of bubbles and buzz.", The University of California Press is delighted to announce the new publication of this three-act play by one of America's most important and well-loved writers. A highly entertaining comedy that has never appeared in print or on stage, Is He Dead? is finally available to the wide audience Mark Twain wished it to reach. Written in 1898 in Vienna as Twain emerged from one of the deepest depressions of his life, the play shows its author's superb gift for humor operating at its most energetic. The text of Is He Dead?, based on the manuscript in the Mark Twain Papers, appears here together with an illuminating essay by renowned Mark Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin and with Barry Moser's original woodcut illustrations in a volume that will surely become a treasured addition to the Mark Twain legacy. Richly intermingling elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire with a wry look at the world market in art, Is He Dead? centers on a group of poor artists in Barbizon, France, who stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings. In order to make this scheme succeed, the artists hatch some hilarious plots involving cross-dressing, a full-scale fake funeral, lovers' deceptions, and much more. Mark Twain was fascinated by the theater and made many attempts at playwriting, but this play is certainly his best. Is He Dead? may have been too "out there" for the Victorian 1890s, but today's readers will thoroughly enjoy Mark Twain's well-crafted dialogue, intriguing cast of characters, and above all, his characteristic ebullience and humor. In Shelley Fisher Fishkin's estimation, it is "a champagne cocktail of a play--not too dry, not too sweet, with just the right amount of bubbles and buzz.", A farcical comedy about the "value" of art by America's master satirist, the piece was ignored in its time, but it is stage worthy today. Introduction and notes by a well-known Twain scholar.
LC Classification Number
2003050703
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- y***0 (354)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+++++++seller they gave me a great price and shipped it out immediately and communicated friendly. Shipping was fast and when it arrived it was packaged thoughtfully. The book is brand new and exactly as described. I have come to exect high quality books from them as they are always brand new. I definitely recommend this seller to anyone who wants beautiful books at a great price. Thank you for a great transaction.Way of the Great Oracle (#316046239881)
- a***n (391)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAwesome A+++seller item is in great working condition, in great cosmetic condition as it was pictured and described. Item was also shipped fast and packaging was also excellent the price accepted was a reasonable offer thank you would recommend and do business again. This is a great seller will be back for more items. ThanksThe Trouble With Being Born (#316405228041)
- o***a (809)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item is as described, except awesomer! The book has a ton of pictures! What a great buy! The price was very good, shipping as fast as USPS will allow! It was delivered 4 days earlier than I expected!?!Greetings from the Lincoln Highway: A Road Trip Celebration of America's First.. (#316364938158)