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Laurents Arthur

    Arthur Laurents was an American playwright and screenwriter whose works often delved into social and political themes. His scripts and plays were characterized by sharp dialogue and a deep insight into the human psyche. Laurents was known for his critical perspective on American society and its stereotypes. His work continues to resonate today with its timelessness and importance.

    Laurents Arthur
    Rome and Juliet. West Side Story
    The Turning Point
    The Rest of the Story
    A Clearing in the Woods a Play
    Invitation to a March: a New Comedy
    Mainly on Directing
    • Mainly on Directing

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.1(142)Add rating

      From playwright, screenwriter, and director Laurents comes a mesmerizing book about theater, art and the artist, the insider and the outsider--and the making of two of the greatest musicals of the American stage: "Gypsy" and "West Side Story."

      Mainly on Directing
    • The Rest of the Story

      A Life Completed

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Arthur Laurents' autobiography reveals his multifaceted career, highlighting his contributions to theater and film. Known for iconic musicals like West Side Story and Gypsy, he also penned socially conscious plays and worked as a successful screenwriter and director. The narrative offers an engaging look at his experiences and insights, showcasing the evolution of his artistic journey and the impact of his work on American culture.

      The Rest of the Story
    • Takoví jsme byli

      • 189 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.2(52)Add rating

      Příběh tohoto románu se odehrává na konci 2. světové války a těsně po jejím skončení. Hlavní hrdinka Katie Moroskyová, studentka na univerzitě v New Yorku, patří ke skupince angažovaných mladých lidí nekompromisně bojujících za své ideály. Odvážná a vznětlivá Katie prožívá milostný vztah s Hubbellem Gardinerem, člověkem s ležérním přístupem k životu, představující její úplný protipól. Po skončení univerzity se oba přestěhují do slunné Kalifornie a z Hubbella se záhy stává úspěšný scénárista. Nablýskaná atmosféra filmového studia je vynikající živnou půdou pro různé intriky. Nevraživost mezi kolegy zesílí po ustanovení Výboru pro neamerickou činnost a šíří se dokonce udavačství. Román je známým také ve filmové verzi, a to díky hvězdnému obsazení hlavních rolí Barbrou Streisand a Robertem Redfordem.

      Takoví jsme byli