The Play's the Thing (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026
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Paperback. "The Play's the Thing" is a sparkling comedy of manners and a masterpiece of theatrical artifice, adapted for the English stage by the incomparable P. G. Wodehouse from Ferenc Molnar's classic Hungarian play. Set in a grand Italian castle, the story centers on the clever playwright Turai, who finds himself in a precarious situation when a young composer accidentally overhears his fiancee in a compromising romantic exchange with another man.To save the young man's heart and his upcoming operetta, Turai must employ all his dramatic wits. He embarks on a frantic, overnight mission to write a new play that incorporates the overheard dialogue, convincing the composer that the scandalous words were merely a rehearsal for a script. What follows is a brilliant demonstration of the power of fiction and the absurdity of social pretension.Renowned for its witty dialogue, sophisticated structure, and meta-theatrical humor, "The Play's the Thing" explores the thin line between reality and performance. This work remains a staple of the comedic repertoire, showcasing the combined genius of Molnar's intricate plotting and Wodehouse's legendary humor. It is a celebration of the theater itself and the creative lengths to which one will go to preserve a happy ending.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9781025911274
- Title
- The Play's the Thing (Paperback)
- Author
- Ferenc Molnar
- Publisher
- Tradd Street Press
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 102591127X
- ISBN 13
- 9781025911274
"The Play's the Thing" is a sparkling comedy of manners and a masterpiece of theatrical artifice, adapted for the English stage by the incomparable P. G. Wodehouse from Ferenc Molnár's classic Hungarian play. Set in a grand Italian castle, the story centers on the clever playwright Turai, who finds himself in a precarious situation when a young composer accidentally overhears his fiancée in a compromising romantic exchange with another man.
To save the young man's heart and his upcoming operetta, Turai must employ all his dramatic wits. He embarks on a frantic, overnight mission to write a new play that incorporates the overheard dialogue, convincing the composer that the scandalous words were merely a rehearsal for a script. What follows is a brilliant demonstration of the power of fiction and the absurdity of social pretension.
Renowned for its witty dialogue, sophisticated structure, and meta-theatrical humor, "The Play's the Thing" explores the thin line between reality and performance. This work remains a staple of the comedic repertoire, showcasing the combined genius of Molnár's intricate plotting and Wodehouse's legendary humor. It is a celebration of the theater itself and the creative lengths to which one will go to preserve a happy ending.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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