The Shadow of the Hummingbird
by Athol Fugard

Name: The Shadow of the Hummingbird
Brand: Athol Fugard
SKU: 9780573704703
Rating: 3.86 (1 reviews)

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Highlights

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60 minsPresent DayRoles for ChildrenInterior SetComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and beauty of the play, noting its powerful themes of age, perception, and familial love. Many find the one-act format effective in conveying these messages, while others see it as a minor work within Fugard's larger oeuvre. Overall, it garners praise for its thought-provoking qualities and charm, despite some criticisms about its brevity.

Emotional depth and beautyThought-provoking themesCharming and sereneFugard at his bestConsidered a minor work by some

Synopsis

The Shadow of the Hummingbird; A charming meditation on the beauty and transience of the world around us, by acclaimed playwright, actor and director Athol Fugard.

Press Reviews

"[The Shadow of the Hummingbird] wants to pass on the experience and wisdom of an elderly man. It wants to show how important it is to respect and retain the wonderment and curiosity and openness of childhood. And it wants to entertain. . . admirable goals which, in the hands of a master, Athol Fugard . . . are easily met."
— New Haven Independant, Reaed More

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Oupa A retired schoolteacher. An ailing old man in his eighties.	male	—	A retired schoolteacher. An ailing old man in his eighties.
Bob a - His grandson. Twelve or thirteen years old.	male	—	a - His grandson. Twelve or thirteen years old.