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Talley's Folly | Essays and Criticism

• Character of Sally

  In the following essay the author examines the character of Sally in Talley’s Folly, celebrating her oddness and drawing on insights gained from Lanford Wilson’s other Talley family plays.

• Theme of Identity

  In the following essay, the author discusses the theme of identity in Talley’s Folly.

• Reasons For Success and Appeal

  In the following study of Wilson’s Talley’s Folly, the author presents reasons for its critical success and popular appeal.

• Cast and Staging Praise

  This authors critique of Talley’s Folly praises the production’s cast and staging for presenting a unique insight into Wilson’s view of human nature.

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1. Talley's Folly: Introduction
2. Talley's Folly: Summary
3. Talley's Folly: Lanford Wilson Biography
4. Talley's Folly: Characters
5. Talley's Folly: Themes
6. Talley's Folly: Style
7. Talley's Folly: Historical Context
8. Talley's Folly: Critical Overview
9. Talley's Folly: Essays and Criticism
   1. Character of Sally
   2. Theme of Identity
   3. Reasons For Success and Appeal
   4. Cast and Staging Praise
10. Talley's Folly: Compare and Contrast
11. Talley's Folly: Topics for Further Study
12. Talley's Folly: What Do I Read Next?
13. Talley's Folly: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. Talley's Folly: Pictures
15. Copyright

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