The NHB Drama Classi series presents the worlds greatest plays in affordable; highly readable editions for students; actors and theatregoers. The hallmarks of the series are accessible introductions (focussing on the plays theatrical and historical background; together with an author biography; key dates and suggestions for further reading) and the complete text; uncluttered with footnotes. The translations; by leading experts in the field; are accurate and above all actable. The editions of English-language plays include a glossary of unusual words and phrases to aid understanding. An Italian Straw Hat is a classic farce from 1851. Fadinard is on the way to his wedding when his horse eats a straw hat hanging on a bush. The owner of the hat is a former girlfriend who insists that Fadinard buys her a new hat instantly. He sets off to find a replacement hat; followed by his fianceacute;e and all their guests. The play develops into a delirious chase as Fadinard hunts the hat and the guests hunt Fadinard and comic misunderstandings litter every scene. Translated and introduced by Kenneth McLeish.
#3702905 in eBooks 2015-06-17 2015-06-17File Name: B0106GRJ2O
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