Winterset
by Maxwell Anderson
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, appreciating its poetic language and historical context, while others find it lacking in plot and character development. Many praise its dramatic tension and monologues, viewing it as a neglected masterpiece of American theatre. However, some feel it falls into tropes that diminish its impact, and others criticize its overall execution as uninspiring.
Synopsis
THE STORY: Mio, believing that his father was innocent of the crime for which he was executed, pursues his long search for proof of his innocence.
Following new evidence, his path crosses that of Miriamne, a strange creature who lives with her fami
Publication
Winterset is a American play written by Maxwell Anderson and published by Dramatists Play Service (1973).
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Dramatists Play Service · 1973 · 72 pp
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