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The Twelve-Pound Look and Other Plays
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026052914
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Twelve-Pound Look and Other Plays is a sophisticated collection of one-act dramas by J. M. Barrie, demonstrating the playwright's legendary wit and his keen observation of early twentieth-century society. This volume brings together several of Barrie's most impactful shorter works, including the celebrated title play, The Twelve-Pound Look, which serves as a sharp critique of Edwardian marriage and the hollow nature of material success. Through the character of Kate, who finds independence by mastering the typewriter, Barrie explores themes of female autonomy and the superficiality of social status.
The collection also includes notable works such as Pantaloons, Rosalind, and The Will, each highlighting Barrie's ability to shift seamlessly between lighthearted comedy and somber reflection. These plays examine the ironies of aging, the burdens of legacy, and the masks people wear in polite society. Known for his whimsical touch and profound empathy, Barrie uses these domestic settings to reveal universal truths about human ambition and connection. The Twelve-Pound Look and Other Plays remains a vital part of the British theatrical canon, offering readers and performers alike a masterclass in dramatic economy and psychological depth.
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