Wilson, August
Fences: A Play
- ISBN 13:
- 9780452264014
- author:
- Wilson, August
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.86 x 14.38 x 0.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Plays / Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Troy Maxson is a complex man, forged by the challenges of his life. Born into a world where being proud and black can be a heavy burden, he has learned to survive by being strong. But as the 1950s give way to the 1960s, a new spirit of liberation is changing the world around him. This spirit is making Troy a stranger, angry and afraid, in a world he no longer understands. As Troy navigates this uncertain landscape, he must confront the difficult themes of race in America. Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, this powerful play explores the tensions and contradictions of a nation in transition. With its thought-provoking themes and universal human emotions, Fences is a gripping and thought-provoking drama that will resonate with readers.
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