Peter Shaffer – Amadeus – SIGNED & DATED First Edition 2007
£95.00
A 2007 Smauel French Acting edition of ‘Amadeus’. A near fine (or better) book – no inscriptions. SIGNED and dated (2007) on the first page by Shaffer.
‘Amadeus’ by Peter Shaffer is a dramatic play that explores the fictional rivalry between composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Set in 18th-century Vienna, the story is told from Salieri’s perspective as he grapples with jealousy over Mozart’s genius and his own mediocrity. Blending historical fact and fiction, Shaffer examines themes of envy, divine injustice, and artistic legacy. The play is renowned for its rich characterisations, psychological depth, and exploration of genius versus mediocrity.
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A 2007 Smauel French Acting edition of ‘Amadeus’. A near fine (or better) book – no inscriptions. SIGNED and dated (2007) on the first page by Shaffer.
‘Amadeus’ by Peter Shaffer is a dramatic play that explores the fictional rivalry between composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Set in 18th-century Vienna, the story is told from Salieri’s perspective as he grapples with jealousy over Mozart’s genius and his own mediocrity. Blending historical fact and fiction, Shaffer examines themes of envy, divine injustice, and artistic legacy. The play is renowned for its rich characterisations, psychological depth, and exploration of genius versus mediocrity.
