About “The fourposter”
The Fourposter is a play written by Jan de Hartog. It follows the life of Agnes and Michael over 35 years, from 1890 to 1925. The story takes place entirely in their bedroom, centered around their fourposter bed. The play covers key moments in their marriage, including the beginning of their relationship, the birth of their child, Michael's success as a writer, his affair, their daughter's wedding, and their decision to move to a smaller home. The play focuses on the emotional experiences of the couple as they face both joy and hardship over the years. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1954
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The fourposter | 1954 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | The fourposter. | 1952 | — | Buy on Amazon |