Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
George, a disillusioned academic, and Martha, his caustic wife, have just come home from a faculty party. When a handsome young professor and his mousy wife stop by for a nightcap, an innocent night of fun and games quickly turns dark and dangerous. Long-buried resentment and rage are unleashed as George and Martha turn their rapier-sharp wits against each other, using their guests as pawns in their verbal sparring. By night's end, the secrets of both couples are uncovered and the lies they cling to are exposed. Considered by many to be Albee's masterpiece.
Quick facts about Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
- Title: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
- Author: Edward Albee
- First published: 1962
- Genre: plays, american drama, english drama
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2460221W
Where to read Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? about?
George, a disillusioned academic, and Martha, his caustic wife, have just come home from a faculty party.
Who wrote Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was written by Edward Albee.
When was Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? published?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was first published in 1962.
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