Filumena (Methuen Modern Plays)

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Paperback
1998
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One of Eduardo de Filippo's finest Neapolitan comedies Filumena Domenico is a former Neopolitan prostitute who has had three sons by three different fathers. As her sons become adults Filumena feels the pressing need to become respectable and so she searches for a man to marry her, ensuring legitimacy for her family.A striking new translation by Timberlake Wertenbaker

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One of Eduardo de Filippo's finest Neapolitan comedies Filumena Domenico is a former Neopolitan prostitute who has had three sons by three different fathers. As her sons become adults Filumena feels the pressing need to become respectable and so she searches for a man to marry her, ensuring legitimacy for her family.A striking new translation by Timberlake Wertenbaker

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 76
Edition: New Edition - New ed
Publisher: A&C Black 3PL
Published: 01 Oct 1998
ISBN 10: 0413736202
ISBN 13: 9780413736208

Author Bio

Eduardo de Filippo (1900-1984) was a Neapolitan actor, playwright, screenwriter, author and poet. His best known works include Napoli Milionaria, Filumena and Saturday, Sunday and Monday. He is regarded as one of Italy's greatest dramatists.