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Wit

Wit

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This is a full length drama for a cast of 6 (3 men, 3 women, 4+ men or women (flexible casting)). The Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Her approach to the study of aggressively probing, intensely rational. But during the course of her illness—and her stint as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program at a major teaching hospital—Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience.

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ISBN13: 9780822217046
ISBN10: 082221704X
Language: English
Publication Year: 1999
Format: Paperback

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    Sharp, profound journey through life's fleeting nature.

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    Wit offers a compelling mix of humor and depth as it explores mortality and introspection. Vivian's sharp wit and profound insights make it a captivating watch for anyone interested in life's big questions with a touch of humor. It’s a thought-provoking drama that stays with you long after the curtain falls.

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