The Psychiatrists' Dilemma, or, Goddess on the Couch: A New Comedy in Three Acts (playscript)

Joudry, Patricia

Published by International Plays, 1964

About this Item

96 mimeographed sheets, printed recto only. Act 1: 37 pp.; Act 2, scene 1, 15 pp., scene 2, 21 pp.; Act 3, 21 pp. Unproduced play. Patricia Joudry (1921-2000) was a Canadian-born playwright who wrote an estimated forty-five works in an eighteen month period. These works were planned to fund her house renovations. She claimed was able to produce this extensive amount of literary pieces because of her "spirit guides." It took Joudry only a week to write a full length stage play because of the voices in her head believed to be the "spirits of Shakespeare, Shaw, and Tolstoy." In 1963, Joudry gave birth to her daughter with Steele. Joudry believed her newborn daughter was the "new Messiah." First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback). 'MS Number 19' on top right of title page. 'Sept. 8 1964' on title page below author name. Perfect bound with blue paper wrappers and green fabric tape on spine. Seller Inventory # 296482

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Psychiatrists' Dilemma, or, Goddess on ...

Publisher: International Plays

Publication Date: 1964

Binding: Trade Paperback