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The Flattering Word: And Other One-Act Plays
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025656892
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Flattering Word: And Other One-Act Plays is a sophisticated collection of short dramatic works by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright George Kelly. This volume showcases Kelly's sharp wit and his keen ability to dissect the social mores and personal vanities of early twentieth-century American life. The title play, The Flattering Word, explores the seductive power of praise and the inherent vulnerabilities of the human ego through a clever and comedic lens.
The collection also includes several other one-act plays that highlight Kelly's mastery of dialogue and character development. These works vary in tone but consistently offer insightful observations on middle-class aspirations and the theatricality of everyday social interactions. Kelly, a prominent figure in the development of American realism, uses these short forms to deliver punchy, satirical critiques of pretense and hypocrisy. Readers and theater enthusiasts will find this collection to be an excellent representation of Kelly's stylistic precision and his significant contribution to the American stage. This compilation serves as both a historical record of 1920s dramatic trends and a timeless exploration of human nature's recurring foibles.
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