Albee, Edward
Delicate Balance
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573607929
- author:
- Albee, Edward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Samuel French, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1967
- Pages:
- 102
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 12.4 x 0.8 cm
- Genre:
- Performing Arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Delicate Balance: A Play in Three Acts by Edward Albee
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of Agnes and Tobias, a wealthy middle-aged couple whose complacency is shattered when their longtime friends Harry and Edna appear at their doorstep. Claiming an encroaching fear has forced them from their own home, these neighbors bring a firestorm of doubt, recrimination and ultimately solace to the household.
The play explores themes of friendship, love, and the delicate balance between comfort and confrontation, raising questions about the nature of relationships and the power of human connection. With its powerful portrayal of complex emotions and its beautiful blend of humor and compassion, A Delicate Balance is a thought-provoking and deeply moving work.