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Edward Albee: A Singular Journey

by Mel Gussow · 1999

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Edward Albee won critical acclaim for such plays as 'The Zoo Story' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' This book describes Albee's life as the adopted child of rich, unloving parents and covers the highs and lows of his career.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
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theatretheatreMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 466 pages
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