Ionesco: a study of his plays,

by Richard N. Coe

1971. First Thus. 206 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth and gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates.Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Binding remains firm.Pages & plates remain bright with minimal tanning. Boards have light edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and spine is presentable with minimal crushing and tanning. Unclipped jacket. Jacket has light edge-wear with closed tears and creasing.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Ivy-Mabel Fling · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I returned to studying in my dotage, I was warned by one of the tutors that reading literary criticism was an antiquated and useless habit. However, I have not yet been able to get over it and would thoroughly recommend Mr Coe's work if you are struggling to understand Ionesco's plays! Mr Coe goes into the author's biography, the evolution of his works/philosophy and the reception his plays were given - all this helped me a great deal. If you choose to read this book (£1.99 from Oxfam), I would suggest you read as many of the plays as possible before you start, also those of Beckett and Genet. Then you will benefit more from Mr Coe's erudition!!