Natural Affection
by William Inge

Name: Natural Affection
Brand: William Inge
SKU: 9780822208051
Rating: 3.59 (18 reviews)

Natural Affection Book Cover — Natural Affection Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 minsInterior SetAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and themes of maternal love presented in the play. The writing is often highlighted for its raw honesty, resonating with those who have experienced similar family dynamics.

Emotional depth of the storyHonest portrayal of family dynamicsSome find it overly harsh

Synopsis

THE STORY: As she awaits the impending Christmas visit of her teenage son, Donnie, Sue Barker is torn between the love she feels as a mother and the fear that his presence will disrupt the life that she has built in his absence.

Having been deserte

ThemesAmerican Drama

Press Reviews

"This powerful study of the need for love, and the conflicts which this engenders, was hailed for its candor and stirring perceptions. “…moments of superb compulsion.” —New York Journal-American. “…a biting, savage, stinging drama…"
— The Hollywood Reporter