Fences
by August Wilson

Fences Book Cover
Fences Cover

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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 storytellingEngaging narrativeImportant classicSome 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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FormatPrice
Paperback · Reissue
£13.04
Paperback · 86th
£19.40

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1986
BindingPaperback
EditionReissue
Pages101
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780452264014
ISBN-100452264014
eISBN-139780593087589
LCCPS3573.I45677 F4 1986b

Fences is a American play written by August Wilson and published by Samuel French in New York (1986).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9780593087589).

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