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Schmitt Plays: 1: Don Juan on Trial; The Visitor; Enigma Variations; Between Worlds
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Schmitt Plays: 1: Don Juan on Trial; The Visitor; Enigma Variations; Between Worlds
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
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Series | Contemporary Dramatists |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:320 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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Category/Genre | Plays, playscripts |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780413760203
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Classifications | Dewey:842.914 |
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Audience | General | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Methuen Drama
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Publication Date |
18 July 2002 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Don Juan on Trial: 'Brilliant dialogue' Le Figaro The Visitor: 'An overwhelming triumph...a masterpiece' Paris Match 'Sharp, biting, unexpected and cunning' Le Figaro Enigma Variations: 'Schmitt...writes with extreme cunning...a brilliant author' Le Monde 'Simple, shattering and witty. A play full of surprises' L'Express Between Worlds: Schmitt's eighth play is a metaphysical comedy set in the 'Two Worlds Hotel', where those in a coma come to stay while their medical dramas unfold back amongst the living.
Author Biography
Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's first play, Don Juan on Trial, opened in 1991 and was performed at the RSC i n 1996. The Visitor opened in 1993, and has since been performed world-wide. Enigma Variations opene d in 1997, starring Alain Delon. Schmitt's other works include six further plays, two novels, adapta tions of plays and operas, and a translation of The Merchant of Venice.
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