Heartbreak House A Fantasia In The Russian Manner On English Themes

from varwenea

Heartbreak House is a farce of a play that the reader can readily visualize all the comings and goings of the characters, the exaggerations, and a general nuttiness that's silly and fun. However, it is in fact an allegory that examines the ignorance, indifference, and self-indulgence of the wealt...

from DinadansFriend

I would have liked to see this play as a production, or even as a read through, rather than just reading it by myself. But it's an homage to Chekov, and a good Shavian sermon, as the movers and shakers of Western civilization get a dressing down for their handling of the end of WWI. The dialogue ...

from AliceAnna

A clever play with another wonderfully strong female character in Ellie. She is not dissuaded in the least to go after what she wants and what will make her happy. A strong cast of colorful characters.