Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
by Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler, Christopher Godfrey Bond
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler, Christopher Godfrey Bond holds a highly rated rating of 4.17 out of 5, based on 12.9K reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 240 pages.
About Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
According to legend, Sweeney Todd had his barber shop at number 186 Fleet Street, next door to St. Dunstan's Church, just a few blocks away from the Royal Courts of Justice. On this site, they say, he robbed and murdered more than 150 customers. To dispose of their remains, he carried them through underground tunnels to the bakery of one Mrs. Lovett a few blocks away, where they supplied the stuffing for her meat pies, the favorite mid-day repast of the lawyers who worked nearby and got their shaves from Sweeney Todd. The man you lunched with yesterday could be your lunch today!The story first appeared in 1846 as a best-selling "penny dreadful", a sensational thriller published in installments. Before the final chapters even had a chance to hit the stands, the first stage version was packing them in at the Royal Britannia Saloon. Since then, there have been numerous stage and literary versions of the story.This script has been specially commissioned by Blackstone Audio, Inc., based on the original sources of the tale.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler, Christopher Godfrey Bond |
| Published | 1974 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Music |
| Average Rating | 4.17 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,850 |
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What genre is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
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Based on 12.9K reader ratings, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has an average score of 4.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has 240 pages.
Who wrote Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was written by Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler, Christopher Godfrey Bond. It was first published in 1974.
What is the ISBN for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
The ISBN-13 for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is 9781557830660.0.
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