The Show-Off: A Transcript of Life in Three Acts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Kelly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0366461524 ISBN 13: 9780366461523

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A sharp, funny portrait of a brash showman and the family that can’t help but react to him.

This classic American stage comedy follows Aubrey Piper, a confident and flamboyant show-off, as his swagger collides with the everyday life of his mother-in-law, wife, and family. The exchanges crackle with wit and street-smart humor, painting a vivid picture ofTry a man who lives by his own spotlight and the people who keep him grounded—often with a gentle, everyday resistance that steals the scene.

• Meet a bold, unforgettable central character whose self-belief sparks both humor and conflict.
• Enjoy brisk, character-driven dialogue that reveals motives, pride, and affection in equal measure.
• Experience a period-accurate, lively domestic setting that frames the clashes and compromises of family life.
• Explore themes of ambition, acceptance, and the price of popularity through lively banter and living-room drama.

Ideal for readers who love classic American comedies and sharp, uncovering character studies set on and off the stage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366461524
• ISBN 13: 9780366461523
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148