"Master Harold" -- And The Boys
by Athol Fugard

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Readers appreciate the powerful themes of race and human relationships in 'Master Harold' and The Boys. Many find the play beautifully written with poignant dialogue and a strong emotional impact. However, some feel it lacks dramatic depth and character complexity, viewing certain characters as archetypal rather than fully realized individuals.

Powerful themes of raceBeautifully written dialogueStrong emotional impactSome characters lack depth

Synopsis

A white South African teenager's relationships with his parents and, more particularly, with two of their Black servants--Willie and Sam--have a painful, tragic outcome

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1982
BindingPaperback
EditionThird Edition
Pages73
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573640391
ISBN-100573640394

"Master Harold" -- And The Boys is a American black history play written by Athol Fugard and published by Samuel French in New York (1982).

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