The Fairies Are Thirsty
by Denise Boucher

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Readers find 'The Fairies Are Thirsty' a poignant exploration of feminist themes that remain relevant today, over four decades after its writing. Many appreciate the powerful, poetic language and the deep emotional resonance that prompts reflection and activism. Nonetheless, some noted that the play can feel convoluted at times due to its poetic form.

Powerful and poetic languageRelevance to modern themesProvokes deep reflectionConvoluted poetic structure

Synopsis

Three women--a housewife, a whore and the Virgin Mary--fight to break their stereotypes.

Cast of 3 women.

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PublisherTalon Books
Year1982
BindingPaperback
EditionNone
Pages64
PlaceVancouver
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780889222007
ISBN-100889222002
LCCN83167153
LCCPQ3919.2.B5867 F413 1982
DCC842

The Fairies Are Thirsty is a Canadian play written by Denise Boucher and published by Talon Books in Vancouver (1982).

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