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The Price

by Arthur Miller · 1969

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Years after an angry breakup, Victor and Walter Franz are reunited by the death of their father. As they sort through his possessions in an old brownstone attic, the memories evoked by his belongings stir up old hostilities. The Pricewas nominated for two Tony Awards, including best play.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
theatretheatreMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 128 pages
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