Cousins and the Death of Papa: Two Plays from the Orphans' Home Cycle
Horton Foote
The Death Of Papa
by Horton Foote
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, noting that it provides a sense of fulfillment with character development, particularly for Horace. However, some feel that the play falls short in terms of on-stage action, leading to a less engaging experience overall.
Character development is fulfillingHorace's journey resonatesMuch action occurs off-stage
Synopsis
THE STORY: The play begins by introducing the next generation of Robedauxs in the person of Horace's son, Horace Jr., who comes home from school to find that his maternal grandfather, Henry Vaughn, has died suddenly of a heart attack.
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PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year1979
BindingPaperback
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822202929
ISBN-100822202921
The Death Of Papa is a American play written by Horton Foote and published by Dramatists Play Service (1979).
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