The Makropoulos Secret
( Czech - Věc Makropulos - 1923 )
play by Karel Capek
translated by H. T. Parker
adapted by Randal C. Burrell ( for English language theatre )
Published: John W. Luce - hardback - 1925
ISBN: none
Branden Books - trade paperback - 1996
ISBN: 0828314470 / 9780828314473
contained in: Capek; Four Plays - R. U. R. / The Insect Play / Makropulos Case / The White Death ( translated by Cathy Porter and Peter Majer )
Methuen Drama - paperback - 2000
ISBN: 0413771903 / 9780413771902
synopsis
The enigmatic femme fatale Emilia Marty turns the life of everyone she meets on its head. Čapek’s fantasy comedy with a mysterious, almost detective-story plot takes us into the world of opera divas, the world of the degenerated aristocracy and bourgeoisie. The secret of longevity will be buried for good. A central theme in this theater play is that of a youth elixir that provides eternal life. It turns out that, in the very long run, this is more a curse than a blessing.
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( Czech - Věc Makropulos - 1923 )
play by Karel Capek
translated by H. T. Parker
adapted by Randal C. Burrell ( for English language theatre )
Published: John W. Luce - hardback - 1925
ISBN: none
Branden Books - trade paperback - 1996
ISBN: 0828314470 / 9780828314473
contained in: Capek; Four Plays - R. U. R. / The Insect Play / Makropulos Case / The White Death ( translated by Cathy Porter and Peter Majer )
Methuen Drama - paperback - 2000
ISBN: 0413771903 / 9780413771902
synopsis
The enigmatic femme fatale Emilia Marty turns the life of everyone she meets on its head. Čapek’s fantasy comedy with a mysterious, almost detective-story plot takes us into the world of opera divas, the world of the degenerated aristocracy and bourgeoisie. The secret of longevity will be buried for good. A central theme in this theater play is that of a youth elixir that provides eternal life. It turns out that, in the very long run, this is more a curse than a blessing.
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