The Cocktail Party
Dublin Core
Title
The Cocktail Party
Description
This first edition was published by Faber and Faber in 1949. Eliot wrote the play in 1948, which is based primarily on Alcestis, by the ancient greek playwright Euripides. It features a troubled married couple, and examines themes about the nature of human existence. The play contains elements of absurdism as well.
Creator
T.S. Eliot
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Date
1949
Files
Collection
Citation
T.S. Eliot, “The Cocktail Party,” Drew University Library Special Collections, accessed April 25, 2024, http://omeka.drew.edu/items/show/562.