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Long out of print, now back in a new edition. A high-society hit on both sides of the Atlantic, the comedy turns on a triangle formed by a senior politician, his new wife and her truculent son.
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TERENCE RATTIGAN (1911-1977) hit the jackpot at the age of 25 with French Without Tears and followed this success with, among others, After the Dance, The Browning Version, The Deep Blue Sea, Separate Tables and The Winslow Boy. Most of Rattigan’s plays are currently published in handsome uniform editions by Nick Hern Books, with life sales of several thousand to date.
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Love in Idleness/Less Than Kind (Paperback)
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Love in Idleness is the third in Terence Rattigan's unofficial trilogy of war plays (after Flare Path and While the Sun Shines). It is published here alongside an earlier version of the play, Less Than Kind, which was never staged during Rattigan's lifetime.Michael, eighteen, returns to wartime London from schooling in Canada, brimming with youthful left-wing convictions. Reunited with his mother, he is alarmed as he begins to realise that she is the mistress of a leading member of the war cabinet. Sparks fly between the idealistic younger man and the pragmatic politician, while the mother is torn between them.Love in Idleness was first staged at the Lyric Theatre, London, in December 1944, in a version rewritten by Rattigan at the request of the production's stars, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.The earlier version of the play, Less Than Kind, was never staged and remained unpublished until 2011, the centenary of Rattigan's birth. That version was premiered at Jermyn Street Theatre, London, in January 2011.This volume presents both plays in full so that readers may judge for themselves which is the better.This edition includes an authoritative introduction by Dan Rebellato, a biographical sketch and chronology.'Few dramatists of this century have written with more understanding of the human heart than Terence Rattigan' Guardian'A universally relevant observation of parents and children and the problems of finding true, true love a play well-worth rediscovering' WhatsOnStage'A glorious and rare wartime Terence Rattigan play turns on a sixpence from Chekhovian despair to frothing farce often howlingly funny, but it has that Rattigan tang, the streak of honest agony and conflicted love which shakes the heart' TheatreCat'An ingenious fusion of domestic tragi-comedy and political debate this work has now entered the canon of must-do Rattigan' Telegraph A high-society hit on both sides of the Atlantic, the comedy turns on a triangle formed by a senior politician, his new wife and her truculent son. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781848421646
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Paperback. Condition: New. Love in Idleness is the third in Terence Rattigan's unofficial trilogy of war plays (after Flare Path and While the Sun Shines). It is published here alongside an earlier version of the play, Less Than Kind, which was never staged during Rattigan's lifetime.Michael, eighteen, returns to wartime London from schooling in Canada, brimming with youthful left-wing convictions. Reunited with his mother, he is alarmed as he begins to realise that she is the mistress of a leading member of the war cabinet. Sparks fly between the idealistic younger man and the pragmatic politician, while the mother is torn between them.Love in Idleness was first staged at the Lyric Theatre, London, in December 1944, in a version rewritten by Rattigan at the request of the production's stars, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.The earlier version of the play, Less Than Kind, was never staged and remained unpublished until 2011, the centenary of Rattigan's birth. That version was premiered at Jermyn Street Theatre, London, in January 2011.This volume presents both plays in full so that readers may judge for themselves which is the better.This edition includes an authoritative introduction by Dan Rebellato, a biographical sketch and chronology. Seller Inventory # LU-9781848421646
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Love in Idleness - Less Than Kind
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Paperback. Condition: As New. Ah, "Love in Idleness - Less Than Kind," a curious title that invites you to ponder the duality of love and the paradoxes of human behaviour, all wrapped up in that delightful Rattigan flair. Published by Nick Hern Books in 2017, this tome delves into the labyrinthine corridors of desire and regret, as if Rattigan himself were penning a guide on how to manage the complexities of romantic entanglements while simultaneously forgetting your own anniversary. Picture yourself in a quaint British drawing room, perhaps sipping on a lukewarm cup of tea as you navigate the treacherous waters of courtship and betrayal. The author, famed for his sharp wit and cutting observations, seems to have taken a magnifying glass to the British upper crust, poking fun at their foibles while simultaneously making them a little more relatable. One can?t help but speculate whether Rattigan himself ever found love in idleness or simply smiled ruefully from the sidelines, pen in hand. In a world where love is both a blessing and a curse, Rattigan masterfully illustrates the shades of grey in every relationship. He crafts characters who are as self-absorbed as they are charming, leaving behind a trail of confusion and bemusement. You?ll find yourself wondering if love is just a euphemism for chaos wrapped in a bow of genteel manners. It?s all rather thrilling, really, as you ponder the existential question: Is love merely a lovely distraction from the mundane reality of life? Or is it less kind than it appears, akin to a sneaky fox in a henhouse? But fret not, dear reader! This delightful narrative is not merely a bitter pill to swallow in a world of unfulfilled dreams. No, Rattigan serves up a potent cocktail of irony, wit, and just the right amount of pathos to keep you engaged. You may find yourself laughing out loud at the absurdity of it all, only to pause and reflect on your own romantic misadventures. And wouldn?t you know it, we?ve all had one or two of those, haven?t we? It?s almost as if Rattigan is winking at us from the pages. As you flip through the pages, you may notice the characters oscillating between unspeakable kindness and a stunning lack of it. This book, dear reader, is a satirical dance on the edge of propriety; a gentle psychological probing into the hearts of those who love hard and yet seem to have forgotten that kindness is often the first casualty of passion. Here?s a taste of what you might expect: Romantic entanglements that make a soap opera look tame. Characters whose ability to misinterpret social cues is truly Olympic-level. A plot twist that could leave you reeling, or at least mildly surprised. Dialogue so sharp, it could cut glass. Scenes of awkwardness that would make even the most seasoned cringe-comedy fan feel at home. Condition: As New. A phrase that might be misleading?much like the relationships depicted within these pages. This book looks pristine, untouched by the hands of time, much like the characters who stumble through their own emotional minefields with a façade of perfection. One can only presume this copy has seen more love in idleness than its characters ever could, waiting patiently on the shelf for a discerning reader to breathe life into it. In conclusion, if you find yourself yearning for a piece of literature that offers both a mirror to your own romantic follies and a hearty chuckle at the absurdity of love, look no further. "Love in Idleness - Less Than Kind" is a splendid choice. So swing by Crappy Old Books, where this delightful treasure awaits you?just be prepared for a few unexpected revelations about love, life, and the art of being less than kind. Seller Inventory # 7118
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Condition: New. 2012. Paperback. Publication coincides with a swelling tide of revivals to celebrate Rattigan's centenary. This edition also includes "Less Than Kind." Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 285. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781848421646
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Love in Idleness
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Playwrights Canada Press, 2012
ISBN 10: 1848421648
ISBN 13: 9781848421646
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