It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Albert Bermel
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5
Catalog books
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5
Works
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1982 to 2000
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Albert Bermel writes sharp comic drama and farce, concentrating on stagecraft and character-driven absurdity. His work ranges from the broader, book-length Farce to tighter collections like Six One-Act Farces, balancing theatrical setups with dialogue that exposes folly and social pretension.
Bermel also explores the actor’s role in performance, adapting and curating plays such as The Miser and George Dandin in The Actor's Moliere volume. Comic Agony and his adaptations combine wit with practical sense for actors and directors staging humor on stage.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Stage comedies and farces • Sharp comic timing • Playful examination of social manners
Genres and themes: Comedy • Farce • Theatre-focused fiction • Social satire
Who this author is best for: Readers who enjoy brisk, stage-ready humor and satirical takes on manners will find Bermel’s plays and short comedies satisfying.
Start with a single-play collection like Six One-Act Farces to sample his tone before moving to longer works such as Farce or Comic Agony.
Top Books To Start With
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Northwestern Univ Pr • 1996 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 223 pages.
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Northwestern Univ Pr • 1996 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 298 pages.
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The Miser and George Dandin: The Actor's Moliere - Volume 1 (Actor's Moliere)
Hal Leonard Corp • 2000 • quick commitment
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
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Southern Illinois Univ Pr • 1990 • longer commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1990 • 464 pages.
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Oracle Press • 1982 • quick commitment
UPB note: year signal: 1982 • 75 pages.
How The Picks Compare
- Comic Agony is the easier short commitment, while Contradictory characters asks for more reading time up front.
- The Miser and George Dandin: The Actor's Moliere - Volume 1 (Actor's Moliere) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Comic Agony.