Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf
A night of revelations and emotional confrontations
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:3rd May '01
Should be back in stock very soon
The narrative revolves around a tense evening where a middle-aged couple confronts their troubled marriage, drawing in younger guests. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf explores deep emotional struggles.
In Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, the story unfolds during a late-night gathering at the home of Martha and George, a middle-aged couple whose tumultuous marriage is laid bare. Joined by a younger couple, Nick and Honey, the evening quickly devolves into a series of confrontations and emotional outbursts. As the drinks flow, the atmosphere thickens with tension and the air is charged with unspoken truths and painful memories. The characters grapple with their own insecurities and the harsh realities of their lives, revealing deep-seated issues that have long been buried beneath the surface.
Martha, a fiercely outspoken woman, and George, a weary history professor, engage in a relentless battle of wits and insults. Their sharp exchanges expose the cracks in their relationship, as they drag their unsuspecting guests into their chaotic world. The dynamic shifts throughout the night, showcasing the complexities of love, power, and the desperate need for connection. As the façade of their seemingly perfect lives crumbles, the characters are forced to confront their own vulnerabilities and the choices they have made.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf is a poignant exploration of the human condition, illustrating how the interplay of love and resentment can lead to both destruction and revelation. Through the lens of this intense evening, the play invites readers to reflect on the nature of relationships and the masks we wear in our daily lives. The gripping dialogue and raw emotions make this a timeless classic that resonates with audiences across generations.
An intensity, a demoniac misery, a ferocious humour...no one can remain indifferent to its power, its resilience of ideas and its range of language * Sunday Times *
Deliciously toxic, acidly funny * Washington Post *
There is a great sense of danger in Edward's work, and you never quite know what's going to happen next... I think what is one of the most pronounced ingredients in his work is mischief -- Harold Pinter
Scorching and exhilarating * New York Post *
The verbal sparring and violence of Albee's early masterpiece remain astonishing, even frightening, yet bitterly, horribly funny...a classic play * The Times *
ISBN: 9780099285694
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 9mm
Weight: 108g
144 pages