John Patrick Shanley Books

When a troubled but gifted boy from the South Bronx arrives at a private school in New Hampshire, two faculty members wrestle with how to help him adjust to his new environment. The boy is violent, brilliant, alienated, and on fire with a ferocious loneliness. As with his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Doubt, John Patrick Shanley has drawn on his personal experiences to create an explosive portrait of a young man on the verge of either salvation or destruction.

Award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley is celebrated for his imaginative screenplays, which include the acclaimed films Moonstruck, Five Corners, and Joe Versus the Volcano. Featuring performances by stars like Cher and Nicolas Cage, this collection highlights Shanley's exceptional dialogue and storytelling. Readers will appreciate his skill in crafting characters that navigate eccentric and humor-filled scenarios, showcasing his unique voice in the realm of film and theater.

Set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, a nun is faced with uncertainty as she has grave concerns for a male colleague.

Set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, a nun is faced with uncertainty as she has grave concerns for a male colleague

A compassionate and delightful romantic comedy from Pulitzer Prize, Tony and Oscar-winning dramatist John Patrick Shanley, author of Doubt.

Americké drama, které se odehrává v církevním prostředí, ale ve skutečnosti reflektuje problémy současné společnosti. // Česká premiéra se uskutečnila 1. a 6. března 2007 v Divadle Kolowrat. // Přeložila: Lenka Kolihová Havlíková