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Book Synopsis: The world according to David Ives is a very add place, and his plays constitute a virtual stress test of the English language – and of the audience's capacity for disorientation and delight. Ives's characters plunge into black holes called “Philadelphias,” where the simplest desires are hilariously thwarted. Chimps named Milton, Swift, and Kafka are locked in a room and made to re-create Hamlet. And a con man peddles courses in a dubious language in which “hello” translates as “velcro” and “fraud” comes out as “freud.” At once enchanting and perplexing, incisively intelligent and side-splittingly funny, this original paperback edition of Ives's plays includes “Sure Thing,” “Words, Words, Words,” “The Universal Language,” “Variations on the Death of Trotsky,” “The Philadelphia,” “Long Ago and Far Away,” “Foreplay, or The Art of the Fugue,” “Seven Menus,” “Mere Mortals,” “English Made Simple,” “A Singular Kinda Guy,” “Speed-the-Play,” “Ancient History,” and “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread.”
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Step into a world of linguistic acrobatics and comedic genius with David Ives' collection of fourteen plays in "All in the Timing." Prepare to be dazzled by the author's unique storytelling and wit, as his characters navigate through absurd scenarios that will have you laughing out loud and questioning the limits of language.
Immerse yourself in a surreal universe where chimps attempt to perform Shakespeare, con men sell language courses with hilarious translations, and everyday conversations take unexpected and hilarious turns. Each play in this collection is a masterpiece of wordplay and humor that is sure to captivate and entertain.
From the zany antics of "Sure Thing" to the thought-provoking "The Universal Language" and the absurdity of "Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread," David Ives' plays offer a rich tapestry of stories that are both intellectually stimulating and downright funny. Experience the magic of Ives' writing in this original paperback edition that is a must-have for fans of theatre and comedy alike.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the brilliant mind of David Ives and explore the boundaries of language and humor. Get your hands on "All in the Timing" today and prepare for a literary journey like no other!
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