The Grey Stocking and Other Plays (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Maurice Baring

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330412613 ISBN 13 : 9781330412619

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Delight in witty, character-driven drama set in a sun-drenched English garden, where sharp dialogue and social satire illuminate a world of neighbors, reputations, and unexpected turns.

The Grey Stocking and Other Plays gathers Maurice Baring’s sparkling stage work, beginning with a garden‑party mood that blends flirtation, manners, and sly humor. In this extract, a circle of society figures trade barbs and banter under a very hot August sun, revealing motives, alliances, and a touch of mischief that hints at larger conflicts to come. A deft balance of light comedy and social observation makes this edition a vivid window into Baring’s theatrical wit.

• Meet a cast of lively characters, from polite chitchat to sharp exchanges that reveal hidden agendas.


• Experience a scene that blends domestic life with social expectations, all under the heat of a summer afternoon.


• Enjoy era-tinged dialogue, crisp humor, and moments of irony that illuminate character and class.


• Explore the tone of early 20th‑century stagecraft—stylish, perceptive, and entertainingly observant.

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty plays, social comedies, and crisp period dialogue that captures a moment in time with charm and a sly edge.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330412613
• ISBN 13: 9781330412619
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 382
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