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Design for Living: A Comedy in Three Acts

Design for Living: A Comedy in Three Acts

Coward, Noel

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ISBN10: 1432585894
ISBN13: 9781432585891
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Design for Living is a comedic play written by Noel Coward, which was first performed in 1933. The play is set in Paris and follows the lives of three bohemian artists, Gilda, Otto, and Leo, who are all in love with each other. The play explores their unconventional relationship as they navigate their individual artistic careers and the challenges of their unique romantic situation. The play is divided into three acts, each representing a different period in the characters' lives. Act One introduces the characters and their relationships, Act Two takes place a year later and explores the consequences of their decisions, and Act Three brings the characters back together after a few years have passed. Throughout the play, Coward uses witty dialogue and satire to comment on the societal norms of the time, particularly regarding relationships and morality. The play was considered scandalous when it was first performed due to its frank discussion of sexuality and unconventional relationships. Design for Living has been adapted for film and stage numerous times and is considered one of Coward's most popular and enduring works. It is often praised for its clever writing, complex characters, and exploration of unconventional relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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