George - Don't Do That - Couverture souple

Grenfell, Joyce

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0708847749 ISBN 13 : 9780708847749

Editeur : Time Warner Paperbacks, 1990

Synopsis

The first volume of Joyce Grenfell's nursery school sketches is illustrated throughout with pictures that capture the mingled innocence and ferocity of children.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Joyce Grenfell was born Joyce Phipps, daughter of the youngest of the beautiful American Langhorne sisters, of whom the most celebrated was Nancy, Lady Astor. Her girlhood, spent on the fringes of the famous Cliveden set among such men as George Bernard Shaw and Noël Coward, spanned the twenties, but it was not until 1938, at a dinner party, that she gave an impromptu imitation of a Women's Institute speaker and discovered her genius for dramatic monologue. She was an accomplished actress and starred in many well known films, including the St Trinian's series along with George Cole, Alastair Sim and Frankie Howerd. She was also a regular to television, radio and the stage, and entertained troops during the war with her usual wit, charm and humour. She died in 1979.

Revue de presse

Each one a highly individualistic character-study, not in the least resembling any other figure in the cavalcade. A series of perfect miniatures, etched in exquisite detail. (Theatre World)

'very funny . . . Grenfell was one of the finest humorous writers and performers of the 20th century' (Independent on Sunday)

She had no image to preserve, no axe to grind, no future management to impress. This total lack of "angst" came across the footlights and engendered an atmosphere of extraordinary trust and love, so that audiences under her spell felt safe and cozy and somehow cherished. (Virginia Graham)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Time Warner Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0708847749
• ISBN 13: 9780708847749
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Ward John
• Nombre de pages: 94
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible