Abandon All Hope
by Shel Silverstein
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Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some praising its cleverness while others find it falls short compared to similar works. One review highlights the wit and maturity of the shorts, while another notes that only a few pieces reach a high standard.
Synopsis
THE STORY: ABANDON ALL HOPE.
Al and Benny stand before a giant portal.
A sign above the portal reads, “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.”
Benny is more than a little frightened, but Al has no intention of abandoning his hope, as the two debate the precise meaning of the sign.
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Abandon All Hope is a comedy play written by Shel Silverstein and published by Dramatists Play Service (2003).
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