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Getting Out: Play In Two Acts
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Try this if you want a stronger opening signal than generic alternatives. Useful pick if you want a title that reveals its direction early. When you prefer lyrical prose, the conversation drives the plot forward.
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Weaker fit if you need a much lighter or punchier style than this offers. Probably a mismatch if you want only very short reading sessions right now. You only want something with very current references and examples.
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At a glance, Getting Out: Play In Two Acts by Marsha Norman comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 1979 • Dramatist's Play Service • 73 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1979 • Dramatist's Play Service • 73 pages • ISBN 9780822204398.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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