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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. 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. Now an Academy Award-winning film directed by and starring Denzel Washington, along with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plume


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 1986


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reissue


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 101 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0452264014


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.27 x 0.34 x 7.97 inches


Book 5 of 7 ‏ : ‎ The Century Cycle


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    • Unraveling the complex threads of family
Format: Kindle
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025 by Kindle Customer
    • Discrete, stays cool
Format: Paperback
This isn't about the contents of this book. Plenty of other places you can get that info. This review is about this version/printing. Good student version. Uncoated paper for pages, decent font size, lightweight binding. It'll last the semester. You won't wince at the price if you need to recycle at the end of school year. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026 by Pirate Radio
    • A classic!
Format: Paperback
Just saw the movie and it was exactly like the book. August Wilson was a genius, a great story teller. As you read the pages, you are actually right there in the midst of the characters. When you see the movie, you'll know exactly what comes next. Denzel Washington did a great job as director and actor. The entire cast was awesome. It's a play by play in the rarest form. I want to see the movie again, with a bunch of friends. I certainly hope they make another movie from Mr. Wilsons play list. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017 by CattB
    • Give it a chance!
Format: Paperback
This was a required read for a college class. I struggled with getting through the first few pages because I found the language to be very offensive. Once I got past that issue, I started to give the play a chance. I was drawn in emotionally and could not put it down. I have read quite a few plays, but this the only one that made me cry! I loved it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014 by Fierogirl
    • Powerful
Format: Paperback
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
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2025 by Stephanie R Rose
    • Engaging for students Engaging for students
Format: Paperback
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Ordered 55 of these for my 11th grade English class thanks to a grant I applied for. Students were engaged throughout. August Wilson’s brilliance has converted yet another generation.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025 by Jenny Hambarsumian
    • So much meaning.
Format: Kindle
The story really can mean one thing to a male, another thing to a female character, and a different point of view for the younger generation. The older generation male, want to the younger ones to set their minds to what can be productive and a make living. Not to make their mistakes. They see no change in their surroundings. There is so much to say but I will leave the review, saying, it's well written. I truly enjoyed reading it. It's sad. No fantasy but we get to see and feel life through the eyes of the different characters. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023 by IzzyMoss
    • A character so vivid you pray for his soul
Format: Kindle
The powerful, riveting character of Troy Maxson commands the stage, alienating all those close to him, even the anonymous theater-goer who yearns to sympathize. There is more than enough reason to empathize with Maxson, who has been mistreated by his father, by society, and by his government. His anger and cynicism and harshness called to mind Langston Hughes’ immortal lines: what happens to a dream deferred? In Maxson’s case, it is a dream denied, and that denial festers in his soul, before leaching into the souls of his sons. The play is a masterpiece. I read the last line and hoped that Troy Maxson had finally found peace on the other side of the fence he took so long to build. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022 by Alex Troy

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