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Fences (Plume)
August Wilson
Fences
by August Wilson
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Readers appreciate the powerful storytelling and emotional depth of the play. Many find it an important classic that resonates with different perspectives, particularly regarding gender roles and familial struggles. While some acknowledge minor flaws in character portrayal, the overwhelming sentiment remains positive, emphasizing its historical significance and engaging narrative.
Powerful storytelling Engaging narrative Important classic Some characters feel stereotypical
Synopsis
Drama / 5m 2f / 1 SetWinner of the New York Drama Critic's and Tony Awards as well as the Pulitzer Prize this sensational drama starred James Earl Jones as Troy Maxson a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh.
Excluded as a Negro from the major leagues during his prime Troy's bitterness takes it's toll on his relationships with both his wife and son who now wants his own chance to play.
"One of the great characters in American drama."
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Publisher Samuel French
Year 2010
Binding Paperback
Edition 86th
Pages 98
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573619052
ISBN-10 0573619050
eISBN-13 9780593087589
Fences is a American play written by August Wilson and published by Samuel French in New York (2010).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9780593087589).
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