Athol Fugard's Valley Song
by Athol Fugard

Name: Athol Fugard's Valley Song
Brand: Athol Fugard
SKU: 9780571179084
Rating: 3.23 (126 reviews)

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Highlights

Female

Male

African

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and simplicity of Athol Fugard's Valley Song, which captures the essence of post-apartheid life through its poignant narrative. Many commend Fugard's ability to address complex issues while maintaining an engaging and relatable storyline. However, a few find the themes somewhat familiar and less innovative compared to other works.

Deeply human and comic portrayalCaptivating simplicity in storytellingBeautiful language and themesSomewhat familiar themes

Synopsis

A play which tells a gentle story of how the generations cope with the end of apartheid in South Africa.

A young women wants to leave home to begin to lead her own life, but her grandfather takes this as an insult to his way of life and everything he has worked for.

Press Reviews

"Eloquent and visionary...It glows with a triumphant human spirit."
— Variety

"Fugard's miniature masterpiece...[has] drama aplenty but also warmth and humor...An instant classic a complex play, simply and beautifully done."
— The New York Times

"[The] latest in the awesome line of Athol Fugard's plays...is a work of delicacy and lyricism...that is charming."
— The London Sunday Times

"Enthralling [and] remarkable in the beauty of its language; remarkable in its espousal of clear cut values; remarkable in its emotional impact...It is among the playwrights's finest works."
— Star Tonight