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At a glance:
- Author: Edward Albee
- First Published: 1975
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Comedy
- Time of Work: The 1970’s
- Setting: A beach on the East Coast of the United States
- Genres: Social realism, Existential literature, Drama, Comedy
- Subjects: Values, 1970’s, Self-discovery, United States or Americans, Communication, Alienation, Ocean
- Locales: East (U.S.)
Characters Discussed
Nancy, a middle-aged, well-to-do woman with an immeasurable love for life, adventure, and romance. Acutely aware of the time lost rearing a family, she views the remainder of her life positively and wants to fill those years by embracing all life has to offer, preferring to enjoy the beautiful expanse of the outdoors by trekking from beach to beach rather than staying in the stultifying confines of a retirement home. In conflict with her husband, who refuses to take part in any of her suggested recreations, Nancy, to no avail, takes various tacks (cajolery,...
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