{"product_id":"racing-demon-a-play-paperback","title":"Racing Demon: A Play - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Hare\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn conflict with government, torn with internal dissension on matters of doctrine and practice, the Church of England finds itself enjoying unwelcome publicity. David Hare's play, which details the struggle of four clergymen to make sense of their mission in South London, opened to universal acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Hare\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Sussex, England in 1947. His first play, \u003ci\u003eSlag\u003c\/i\u003e, was produced in 1970. His other works include \u003ci\u003ePlenty\u003c\/i\u003e (1978), \u003ci\u003eA Map of the World \u003c\/i\u003e(1983), and \u003ci\u003ePravda\u003c\/i\u003e (1985). A founder of the Portable Theatre and the Joint Stock, he became resident dramatist and literary manager of the Royal Court Theatre, London (1967-71), and at the Nottingham Playhouse (1973). Until recently, Hare served as director of the National Theatre, London. In 1982, Hare founded a film company, Greenpoint Films. He has written several screenplays including \u003ci\u003ePlenty\u003c\/i\u003e (1985), \u003ci\u003eWeatherby\u003c\/i\u003e (1985), \u003ci\u003eStrapless\u003c\/i\u003e (1989), and \u003ci\u003eDamage\u003c\/i\u003e (1992). Several of his best-known plays, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Rapture\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRacing Demon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSkylight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Judas Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVia Dolorosa\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAmy's View\u003c\/i\u003e have been presented on Broadway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 21, 1995\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694675300415,"sku":"9780571161065","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e5ca7aba15ab289e972f8ae3e8804050.webp?v=1765001907","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/racing-demon-a-play-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}