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The Stars' Tennis Balls. An adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo written in 2000 by Stephen Fry, with the setting changed to England in 1980 but the basic plot following the original, and with the characters both based on the originals and their names either puns or anagrams. Ned Maddstone (Edmond Dantes) is the son of an MP and a young ...
14 de nov. de 2023 · We are merely the stars tennis-balls, struck and bandied which way please them. In his insightful quote, John Webster famously states, "We are merely the stars tennis-balls, struck and bandied which way please them." At first glance, this metaphorical phrase seems to depict our existence as mere pawns at the mercy of fate or a higher power.
5 de ago. de 2004 · When he writes, you read' Literary Review. 'Keeps you simultaneously gripped and chuckling throughout' Later. Publisher: Cornerstone. ISBN: 9780099471554. Number of pages: 448. Weight: 309 g. Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm. MEDIA REVIEWS. A gruesome romp through the canon of human wickedness - The Times.
1 de oct. de 2004 · A compelling novel of revenge told with wit and skill. A thrilling novel inspired by the Count of Monte Cristo from British actor, comedian, author, presenter, journalist and national treasure, Stephen Fry. Ned Maddstone has the world at his feet. He is handsome, talented and about to go to Cambridge, after which he is expected to follow his ...
The stars' tennis balls by Fry, Stephen, 1957-Publication date 2000 Topics Teenage boys -- England -- Fiction, Revenge -- Fiction, Revenge, Teenage boys, England
29 de may. de 2010 · The Stars Tennis Balls: I loved this adaption of the Count of Monte Cristo. It was genius, sensitive, sometimes amusing and horrific. Moab Is My Washpot: Gave me more of an understanding of Mr Fry, and I felt such interest in him and empathy for him. I even remember trying not to cry on the train as I read it...
The stars tennis balls by Fry, Stephen, 1957-Publication date 2004 Topics Revenge -- Fiction, Revenge Publisher London : Arrow Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; ...
