Three plays
Alan Ayckbourn
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Three plays
Published
April 1, 1979
Publisher
Grove Press
Pages
229
ISBN-13
9780394170831
ISBN-10
0394170830
Description
"A scathing comedy of social striving in the suburbs, Absurd Person Singular follows the fortunes of three couples who turn up in each other's kitchens on three successive Christmases, to hilarious and devastating effect. In Absent Friends, Diana and Paul host a tea party for Colin, recently returned to England after the tragic drowning of his fiancée. But Colin proves impervious to their awkward attempts to console him as he unwittingly touches every raw nerve in the troubled lives of his old friends. The action of Bedroom Farce unfolds simultaneously--and uproariously--in the onstage bedrooms of three couples all in some way connected to an utterly self-absorbed fourth couple who heedlessly intrude on their friends' privacy, leaving chaos in their wake."--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects
Anthem
La Peste
The Waves
Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman)
The blue castle
The Awakening
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Three plays?
This edition of Three plays has approximately 229 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Three plays?
For most readers, Three plays typically takes between 4h 46m and 3h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Three plays?
The estimated word count for Three plays is approximately 57,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Three plays?
Three plays was written by Alan Ayckbourn.
When was Three plays published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 1, 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.