{"product_id":"three-plays-after-the-yalta-game-the-bear-afterplay-paperback","title":"Three Plays After: The Yalta Game, the Bear, Afterplay - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrain Friel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Friel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrian Friel explores the most Chekhovian of themes in his three new works inspired by the great Russian dramatist: the absurd realm which lies between perpetual hope and a penchant for self-destruction. Whether exploring the loneliness of an unhappy marriage (in \u003ci\u003eThe Yalta Game\u003c\/i\u003e, based on Chekhov's story \u003ci\u003eThe Lady with the Lapdog\u003c\/i\u003e), or imagining the bittersweet meeting of Sonya (Uncle Vanya's niece) and Andrei (the brother of a certain three sisters) in a new work inspired by characters from two Chekhov plays, Friel shows his own masterful range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Friel\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, in 1929. His plays include \u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia, Here I Come!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Loves of Cass Maguire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLovers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFreedom of the City\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVolunteers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiving Quarters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFaith Healer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDancing at Lughnasa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Communication Cord\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTranslations\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1980 he founded the touring theatre company, Field Day, with Stephen Rea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 7.63 x 5.23 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761811292448,"sku":"9780571217618","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/98d3fdd7f0836c56395f8c9c0c358be8.webp?v=1780213313","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/three-plays-after-the-yalta-game-the-bear-afterplay-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}