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The American Dream
Edward Albee
Edward Albee's The American Dream
by Edward Albee
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some finding it lacking depth and substance. However, others appreciate the historical context and the insights it provides into Albee's work. Overall, it seems to be a divisive piece that resonates differently with audiences.
Interesting historical context Insightful into Albee's work Feels short and lacking substance More navel-gazing than engaging
Synopsis
THE STORIES: THE AMERICAN DREAM.
Mommy and Daddy sit in a barren living room making small talk.
Mommy, the domineering wife, is grappling with the thought of putting Grandma in a nursing home.
Daddy, the long-suffering husband, could not care less.
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 2009
Binding Paperback
Edition Reissue
Pages 72
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822223917
ISBN-10 0822223910
LCCN 2012450420
LCC MLCS 2012/43518 (P)
Edward Albee's The American Dream is a American comedy play written by Edward Albee and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2009).
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