First Daughter Suite
Michael John Lachiusa
An American Daughter
by Wendy Wasserstein
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about this play, with many finding its themes relevant to contemporary discussions about politics and gender. Some appreciate the depth and humor, while others criticize its pacing and corny elements. Overall, it seems to resonate with those viewing it through a feminist lens, though not all are convinced of its effectiveness in delivering its message.
Relevant themes about politicsEngaging character developmentHumorous momentsDepth in storytellingPacing can be slowCorny dialogue at times
Synopsis
THE STORY: Set in Washington, D.C., AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER focuses on Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes, a health care expert and forty-something daughter of a long-time Senator.
When the President nominates Lyssa to a Cabinet post, an indiscretion from her past
Publication
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year1999
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst Edition (first thus)
Pages72
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822216339
ISBN-100822216337
LCCN2006471095
LCCPS3573.A798 A8 1999
An American Daughter is a American play written by Wendy Wasserstein and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1999).
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