Too Much the Sun A Play
Too Much the Sun A Play by Nicholas Pierpan, published by Samuel French in 2008, is a 34-page work presented in English. This play follows a young man who, fresh out of prison, returns to his coastal English village and takes a job with a local clockmaker, a friend of his father. The narrative weaves together elements of storytelling, epilepsy, seafaring, lock picking, and espionage, creating a unique lyrical experience.
Readers will find a tale where a son is usurped from his throne and must navigate a series of impossible challenges set by a counterfeit king to reclaim his rightful place. The play culminates in a final test involving two envelopes, one marked ‘King’ and the other ‘Death.’ The protagonist’s cleverness allows him to outsmart the king, leading to his ultimate victory. This edition offers a concise exploration of themes relevant to drama, particularly within the European context.
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Fresh out of prison, a young man returns to his English coastal home village. He takes a job offered by the local eccentric, a clockmaker and friend of his father. Storytelling, epilepsy, seafaring, lock picking and espionage make this unique lyrical play a true delight. A son is usurped from his throne. The counterfeit king offers him a series of impossible challenges to regain his lost place. But the boy passes them all. The final test involves two envelopes-one has ‘King’ written inside it and the other has ‘Death’. But the boy knows the king has written ‘Death’ in both and he is able to outwit the king and ultimately win.4 men
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