THE STORY: The turbulent relationship between struggling writer Milton Klonsky and his mentor, the brilliant poet Delmore Schwartz, is the basis of this engrossing drama. Warm scenes of their deep friendship alternate with vaudevillian routines and bold theatrics, ultimately painting a harrowing portrait of Schwartz's unnerving descent into madness.

"This deft two-person drama nicely captures what it's like for a writer to be inspired and intimidated at the same timeKLONSKY is not another story about the decline of a famous poet so much as an uplifting one about the evolution of an unknown writer." - NY Times. "A literate, sophisticated coupleportrays vividly the agonies and joys of the relationshipDelmore Schwartz's words lie refulgent in their lucid mystery." - Village Voice. "His text, while gliding with polished professionalism, has a subtle but glowing heartthe play successfully puts poetry centerstage." - BackStage. "Linney has succeeded remarkably in interweaving Schwartz's moving poetry with his own lines" - nytheatrescene.com. "A roller-coaster ridethe experience was thrilling." - Star-Ledger. "Crackles with zest and witfilled with surprises and calling for virtuoso acting." - Syracuse New York Post Standard. "KLONSKY AND SCHWARTZ is stunning theatre." - Syracuse City Eagle.

Publisher

Dramatists Play Service Inc.

Format

Play

Binding

Softcover

ISBN

9780822221470

Stock code

9780822221470

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