Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf

Name: Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780099285694
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By Edward Albee

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee is a powerful play exploring the complexities of marriage and the psychological games couples play. Set over the course of an intense night, a middle-aged couple, Martha and George, entertain a younger couple, unveiling hidden tensions and provocations. The play delves into themes of illusion versus reality, revealing the raw and emotional truths hidden beneath façades.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this gripping and intense drama if you appreciate complex character studies that delve into the intricacies of human relationships and explore themes of illusion versus reality. It is a powerful portrayal of marital strife and emotional manipulation, perfect for readers interested in psychological dynamics within a domestic setting.

Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf

Middle-aged history professor George, and his wife Martha, are joined by another college couple. The result is an all-night drinking session that erupts into a nightmare of revelations.

When middle-aged Martha and her husband George are joined by the younger Nick and Honey for late-night drinks after a party, the stage is set for a night of drunken recriminations and revelations. Battle-lines are drawn as Martha and George drag their guests into their own private hell of a marriage.

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Martha: Look, sweetheart, I can drink you under any goddamn table you want... so don't worry about me!

George: Martha, I gave you the prize years ago... There isn't an abomination award going that you...

Martha: I swear... if you existed I'd divorce you...

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Edward Albee's play is imbued with a mix of intense emotion, sharp humour, and a deep sense of danger, leaving audiences riveted by its powerful language and unpredictable twists. Critics highlight its deliciously toxic and acidly funny tone, noting the humour that underpins its darker themes. It's celebrated for its verbal brilliance and considered a classic with both frightening and exhilarating elements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099285694

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Edward Albee Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Edward Albee was born on 12th March 1928. He was adopted by Reed and Frances Albee at the age of eighteen days. Reed Albee was the heir to a vaudeville empire. In 1949 he moved to Greenwich Village and became involved in the artistic scene there. He has received three Pulitzer prizes for drama and in 2005 received a special Tony Lifetime Achievement Award.