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Rope. Illustrated
About this book
Rope by Patrick Hamilton is a chilling and suspenseful stage play that explores the psychology of murder, moral arrogance, and the illusion of intellectual superiority. Inspired by the infamous Leopold and Loeb case, the play centers on two young men who strangle a fellow student simply to prove their belief in their own intellectual dominanceāand then host a dinner party with the victim's body hidden in the same room.
Set entirely in a single apartment over the course of one evening, Rope masterfully builds tension through sharp dialogue, claustrophobic atmosphere, and growing unease. As their guestsāincluding the victim's family and an old professorāarrive, cracks begin to form in the killers' calm facade, leading to a psychological unraveling that is as gripping as it is disturbing.
Hamilton's taut script combines philosophical provocation with thriller-like suspense, challenging audiences to consider the dangers of abstract reasoning divorced from empathy or morality. The result is a darkly compelling drama that continues to resonate in its portrayal of guilt, pride, and the limits of human control.
This illustrated edition enhances the reading experience with evocative imagery that mirrors the play's stark tension and elegant menace. Rope remains a landmark of mid-20th-century British theatreādisturbing, intelligent, and unforgettable.
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