“Passive pleasure is no pleasure at all.”
Quote by Arthur Adamov
Work
Two Plays: Professor Taranne, Translated by Peter Meyer, and Ping Pong, Translated by Derek Prouse
The book includes two plays, 'Professor Taranne' and 'Ping Pong', which have been translated into English. The translations are done by Peter Meyer and Derek Prouse respectively. The plays are presented in their original language alongside their English adaptations, allowing readers to compare and contrast the original text with the translated versions. more
Author
Arthur Adamov
Arthur Adamov, born on August 23, 1908 in Russia and died on March 15, 1970 in France, was a renowned French playwright of Russian descent. His works are known for their realistic style and profound exploration of human complexity and social issues. more
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