Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy

Shaw, George Bernard

Verlag: The Heritage Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1990

Beschreibung

Quarter bound in publisher's brown cloth over light tan boards, red embossed illustration of a man (Shaw) on front cover, gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Illustrated with color drawings by Charles Mozley. The Revolutionist's Handbook is bound in at rear. "Man and Superman" is a four-act drama written by George Bernard Shaw in 1903. The series was written in response to calls for Shaw to write a play based on the "Don Juan" theme. "Man and Superman" opened at The Royal Court Theatre in London on 23 May 1905, but omitted the third act. A part of the act, Don Juan in Hell (Act 3, Scene 2), was performed when the drama was staged on 4 June 1907 at the Royal Court. The play was not performed in its entirety until 1915, when the Travelling Repertory Company played it at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh. . The volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. The slipcase is in fine condition. AS NEW. . Color drawings. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. xxxiv, 138, 34 pp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 22844

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy

Verlag: The Heritage Press, Norwalk, Connecticut

Erscheinungsdatum: 1990

Einband: Hard Cover

Illustrator: Illustrated by Charles Mozley

Zustand: As New

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued

Auflage: First Edition Thus. 1.