First American Edition. In dustjacket. Half binding with decorative, blue paper and black fabric. Stamped, silver lettering to spine. The Entertaineris a three-act play byJohn Osborne, first produced in 1957. His first play,Look Back in Anger, had attracted mixed notices but a great deal of publicity. Having depicted an angry young man in the earlier play, Osborne wrote atLaurence Olivier's request about an angry middle-aged man in The Entertainer. Its main character is Archie Rice, a failing music-hall performer. The first performance was given on 10 April 1957 at theRoyal Court Theatre, London. That theatre was known for its commitment to new and nontraditional drama, and the inclusion of a West End star such as Olivier in the cast caused much interest. Very Good in Very Good dustjacket. Minor soiling and discoloration to dustjacket. Very slight sunning to page edges. Seller Inventory # 33149

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Title: The Entertainer

Publisher: Criterion Books

Publication Date: 1958

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition.

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