Curtain Up: Agatha Christie: A Life in the Theatre

By: Julius Green

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Synopsis: “[Julius] Green turned detective himself and scoured archives around the world to uncover a number of unpublished, unknown works . . . This book is a treat.” —Independent (UK)From the producer of numerous Agatha Christie stage plays comes the first book to examine the world’s bestselling mystery writer’s career and work as a playwright, published to commemorate her 125th birthday.Agatha Christie has long been revered around the world for her mysteries and the indelible characters she created, Miss Jane Marple and Hercule Poirot. In addition to her contributions as a novelist, this gifted writer was also an acclaimed playwright. Offering a unique, in-depth look at her work for the stage, Curtain Up analyzes her plays and features excerpts from Agatha Christie’s correspondences, notebooks, and several unpublished and unperformed scripts quoted from for the first time.Meticulously researched, peppered with groundbreaking discoveries—including a detaile discussion of her only play to premiere in America—Curtain Up sheds new light on Christie’s artistry and adds a fascinating layer to her remarkable story.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 624 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780062416315
Publisher:: HarperCollins
Date of Addition:: 12/16/23
Copyrighted By:: Julius Green
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Drama, Plays and Theater, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.