Translated by John Barton (2 results)

Original Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition Thus. First edition thus: first printing of this translation by Sue Davies, which was adapted for the stage by John Barton. ***Near fine in colour-illustrated covers. Covers clean - just slightly marked. Very light edge wear and handling marks. No fading. No reading creases to the spine. Internally near fine with no inscriptions or annotations. Paper stock tanned. No creases or tears. ***67 pages plus five pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. 198mm x 130mm. ***Contents: Cast [from the Royal Shakespeare Company production January 1982], Characters, Scene One - The Prostitute and the Soldier, Scene Two - The Soldier and the Parlourmaid, Scene Three - The Parlourmaid and the Young Gentleman, Scene Four - The Young Gentleman and the Young Wife, Scene Five - The Young Wife and the Husband, Scene Six - The Husband and the Sweet Girl, Scene Seven - The Sweet Girl and the Poet, Scene Eight - The Poet and the Actress, Scene Nine - The Actress and the Count, Scene Ten - The Count and the Prostitute. ***'This Penguin edition coincides with the First English production of this extraordinary and famous play. Written over eighty years ago, it provoked anti-semitic riots in Berlin and uproar in Vienna. After a subsequent obscenity trial, the author banned any performances of "La Ronde" in Europe until after his death. That injunction has now lapsed and this "small masterpiece" can now take its rightful place in the public arena.' [Quote taken from the back cover] ***First impression of the first edition of this translation. Uncommon. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…

Condition: Very Good. Original single sheet folded souvenir theatre programme 7½'' x 5'' with black lettering. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. THEATRE PROGRAMMES.