Fences (Pulitzer Prize winner) [B2216]

1986 PB in Gift-Worthy condition. From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize. Now an Academy Award-winning film directed by and starring Denzel Washington, along with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis.

Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to survive. Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black is to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But the 1950s are yielding to the new spirit of liberation in the 1960s, a spirit that is changing the world Troy Maxson has learned to deal with the only way he can, a spirit that is making him a stranger, angry and afraid, in a world he never knew and to a wife and son he understands less and less. This is a modern classic, a book that deals with the impossibly difficult themes of race in America, set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Man, there's so much to say about this play. Every time I return to it I take more away from it. The emotions are extremely raw and every character is fully realized. Troy, Cory, Rose, Bono, Gabriel, Lyons. The ever present tension and layers that are poured out through the dialogue and staging. Wilson's exploration of manhood, familial duty, systemic racism, generational trauma, and family (to name a few) is truly so masterfully executed. And the ending . . ."; "A powerful view of the struggles of a black family in the 50's. The reference to previous generations and subsequent generations teach powerful lessons. Should be required reading for everyone.";

"This play is about the powerful exploration of race , family, and the American dream. A father struggles to come to terms with his past and provide for his family Is at the core of the narrative. The play is a rich tapestry of emotions, delving deep into the themes of regret, resentment, and love. The use of dialogue brings the characters to life making them feel authentic and relatable."; "I ordered 55 of these for my 11th grade English classes thanks to a grant I applied for. Students were engaged throughout. August Wilson's brilliance has converted yet another generation."