Publisher's Synopsis
Design For Living: A Comedy In Three Acts is a play written by Noel Coward. The story revolves around three characters, Gilda, Otto, and Leo, who are all in love with each other. They decide to live together in a platonic arrangement, but their relationship becomes complicated when they all start to have romantic feelings for each other. The play explores themes of love, sexuality, and morality, as the characters struggle to navigate their unconventional relationship. It also touches on the societal norms of the time, as the characters face judgment and criticism from those around them. The play was first performed in 1933 and was considered controversial for its portrayal of sexuality and unconventional relationships. However, it has since become a classic of modern theatre and is often performed today. Overall, Design For Living is a witty and thought-provoking play that challenges traditional ideas about love and relationships. It is a must-read for fans of Noel Coward and those interested in modern theatre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
