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Christopher Fry
The lady's not for burning; a comedy
by Christopher Fry
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64 editions published between 1948 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 2,592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Olney Theatre, Players, Inc. present Christopher Fry's "The Lady's Not for Burning," directed by Eugene O'Sullivan, settings and lighting by James Waring, costumes by Joseph Lewis
A sleep of prisoners, a play
by Christopher Fry
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47 editions published between 1951 and 1981 in 4 languages and held by 1,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Luther Greene presents Christopher Fry's "A Sleep of Prisoners," directed by Michael MacOwan, assistant director Hugh Goldie, lighted by Abe Feder
Venus observed, a play
by Christopher Fry
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41 editions published between 1949 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 1,680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In verse
The dark is light enough : a winter comedy
by Christopher Fry
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27 editions published between 1954 and 1985 in 3 languages and held by 1,653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A phoenix too frequent, a comedy
by Christopher Fry
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62 editions published between 1946 and 1985 in 3 languages and held by 1,519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Curtmantle, a play
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13 editions published between 1961 and 1973 in English and German and held by 1,471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The tragedy of King Henry 2d and his Chancellor Becket
The firstborn; a play in three acts
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35 editions published between 1946 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Oringinally performed at the Edinburgh Festival in 1948, this play is essentially a study of the personality of Moses who rises and fights for the cause of oppressed Israel against the Pharoahs. Two of the plagues- the Darkness and the Death of the Firstborn form part of the action
A yard of sun; a summer comedy
by Christopher Fry
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11 editions published between 1970 and 1999 in English and held by 1,326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The boy with a cart; Cuthman, Saint of Sussex; a play
by Christopher Fry
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57 editions published between 1939 and 1979 in English and held by 1,173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Tell the story of Cuthman, Saint of Sussex
Cyrano de Bergerac : a heroic comedy in five acts
by Edmond Rostand
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7 editions published between 1975 and 2008 in English and held by 1,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Cyrano, a Gascon poet and swordsman notorious for his long nose, is in love with Roxane, but is afraid she will reject him because of his appearance
Thor, with angels ; a play
by Christopher Fry
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31 editions published between 1948 and 1960 in 3 languages and held by 994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The Catholic University, Speech and Drama Department, Rev. G.V. Hartke, O.P., head presents "Thor, With Angels," a play by Christopher Fry, staged by Leo Brady, setting and lighting by James Waring, performances coached by Josephine McGarry Callan, costumes designed by Joseph Lewis, costumes executed by Anne Tacik
Barabbas
by Richard Fleischer
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11 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in English and French and held by 682 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Pardoned instead of Christ, Barabbas is haunted for the rest of his life. After watching his former lover, Rachel, being stoned to death for her belief in Jesus, Barabbas returns to his life of thievery. Arrested again, he is sent to the sulphur mines and then to gladiator school where he witnesses yet another friend give his life in the name of the Nazarene. It is only at the end, when Barabbas himself faces crucifixion, that he discovers his faith
An experience of critics
by Christopher Fry
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9 editions published between 1952 and 1953 in English and held by 674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Bible in the beginning
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16 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in English and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Depicts the first 22 chapters of Genesis on an epic scale, including the story of man's creation, his fall, his survival, and his indomitable faith in the future
Plays
by Jean Giraudoux
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36 editions published between 1946 and 1984 in English and Undetermined and held by 599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three plays: The firstborn, Thor, with angels [and] A sleep of prisoners
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12 editions published between 1960 and 1973 in English and held by 546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide FIRSTBORN portrays the agony of Rameses and the movement to maturity of Moses at the death of the firstborn
Selected plays
by Christopher Fry
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5 editions published between 1985 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peer Gynt
by Henrik Ibsen
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7 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Ibsen's philosophical play concerns a young man who turns outlaw after running away with another man's bride. Peer Gynt wanders the world and experiences many adventures, while always looking for a home--and redemption
The Brontës of Haworth
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2 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Siblings Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne Bronte experienced soaring artistic achievements and personal tragedies. Follow England's most accomplished literary family from their sheltered childhoods to their complex lives as adults
Ring round the moon, a charade with music
by Jean Anouilh
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30 editions published between 1950 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Isabelle, a poor ballet dancer, is hired by Hugo to appear at a great ball in an aristocratic country house to end his twin brother Frederic's infatuation with another woman more
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Fry, Christopher
Fry, Christopher, 1907-
Harris, Arthur Hammond, 1907-2005
Harris, Christopher, 1907-2005
Harris, Christopher 1907-2005 Wirklicher Name
Harris, Christopher Fry.
Harris, Christopher Fry, 1907-2005
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