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Buried Child

By Sam Shepard
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Buried Child by Sam Shepard is a dark exploration of a dysfunctional American family. Set on a rural Illinois farm, the play delves into themes such as secrets, disillusionment, and the collapse of the American Dream, as the characters grapple with their haunting past and an unexpected visitor stirs deeply buried truths.
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This play by Sam Shepard may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring themes of family secrets, disintegration, and the American Dream gone awry. Set in a family farmhouse, it delves into the complexities of familial relationships with a mix of dark humour and surreal elements. Fans of intense and thought-provoking drama will find the narrative both gripping and unsettling.

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"Originally published in the United States in the collection "Buried child, seduced, & suicide in B by Urizen Books, Inc., New York, in 1979"--T.p. verso.

A newly revised edition of an American classic, Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning Buried Child is as fierce and unforgettable as it was when it was first produced in 1978.

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A revised edition of Sam Shepard's fierce and unforgettable, Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

A newly revised edition of an American classic, Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning Buried Child is as fierce and unforgettable as it was when it was first produced in 1978.

A scene of madness greets Vince and his girlfriend as they arrive at the squalid farmhouse of Vince's hard-drinking grandparents, who seem to have no idea who he is. Nor does his father, Tilden, a hulking former All-American footballer, or his uncle, who has lost one of his legs to a chain saw. Only the memory of an unwanted child, buried in an undisclosed location, can hope to deliver this family from its sin.

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Buried Child by Sam Shepard is praised for its unique and poetic narrative style. Critics highlight the play's vivid imagery and suggestive dialogue, often describing Shepard as both prolific and exceptionally gifted in his craft. The play is regarded as a significant work within the realm of contemporary theatre.

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ISBN: 9780307274977

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Vintage Books

Edition: Revised edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

SAM SHEPARDwas the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of more than fifty-five plays, three story collections, and two works of prose fiction. As an actor, he appeared in more than sixty films, and received an Oscar nomination in 1984 forThe Right Stuff.He was a finalist for the W. H. Smith Literary Award for his story collectionGreat Dream of Heaven.In 2012 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Trinity College, Dublin. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, received the Gold Medal for Drama from the Academy, and was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. He died in 2017.

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