The Elephant Man: A Play

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Elephant Man is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man, who has been a freak attraction in traveling side shows, is found abandoned and helpless and is admitted for observation to Whitechapel, a prestigious London hospital. Under the care of a famous young doctor, who educates him and introduces him to London society, Merrick changes from a sensational object of pity to the urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati. But his belief that he can become a man like any other is a dream never to be realized.

FROM THE CRITICS

Clive Barnes

The Elephant Man is great. A giant of a play. Wonderful, moving and purely theatrical. -- New York Post

Richard Eder

An enthralling and luminous play. Haunting, splendid... -- New York Times

T. E. Kalem

The Elephant Man is a moving drama. Lofted on poetic wings, it nests in the human heart. -- Time Magazine

Douglas Watt