Pre-Owned The Elephant Man (Paperback) 0573608741 9780573608742

Drama Characters: 6 male, 2 female w/ doubling Unit set The Elephant Man is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man, victim of rare skin and bone diseases, he has become the star freak attraction in traveling side shows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London's prestigious Whitechapel hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream, to become a man like any other. Winner of numerous Tony Awards including Best Play. "Ravishing theatre....Utterly fascinating...A distinguished piece of work."-New York Daily News "An enthralling and luminous play. Haunting, splendid..."-The New York Times Wonderful, moving and purely theatrical. A giant of a play "-New York Post "A moving drama, lofted on poetic wings, it nests in the human heart."-Time

Title: The Elephant Man Book Format: Paperback ISBN10: 0573608741 EAN: 9780573608742 Author: Pomerance, Bernard CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.