Octave Mirbeau: Two Plays: Business Is Business & Charity

By Richard J Hand

Octave Mirbeau was one of the most prolific literary figures of France's storied Belle poque, and his innovative theatrical works are only recently being rediscovered and appreciated by modern audiences. Here for the first time in English-language translation are his two most celebrated and successful plays: Business is Business, a classical comedy of manners recalling Moli re; and Charity, a satirical comedy centered around the exploitation of adolescents in a dubious charity home. In addition to the play texts, this volume also includes an introduction contextualizing the works and the translation and adaptation process.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841504866
• ISBN13: 9781841504865
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Intellect (UK)
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.0"