In tragedy every moment is eternity; in comedy, eternity is a moment.
Christopher Fry Quotes
Comedy is an escape, not from truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.
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| Birth: | 18th December, 1907 |
| Death: | 30th June, 2005 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Playwright |
About
Christopher Fry was born in Bristol, England. He was an English playwright. He is best known for his verse dramas, notably The Lady's Not for Burning, which made him a major force in theatre in the 1940s and 1950s. His professional career began to take off when he was commissioned by the vicar of Steyning, West Sussex, to write a play celebrating the local saint, Cuthman of Steyning, which became The Boy With A Cart in 1938.
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