A Delicate Balance by Edward Albee

"A Delicate Balance" is a play that explores the intricate dynamics of a suburban family whose lives are disrupted over the course of a weekend. The story centers around a middle-aged couple, their adult daughter who has returned home after her fourth marital breakup, and the couple's best friends who seek refuge in their house due to an undefined terror they've experienced. The arrival of the couple's alcoholic sister further complicates the situation. Throughout the play, themes of existential dread, the search for meaning in modern life, and the fragile nature of personal relationships are examined as the characters confront their fears, resentments, and the delicate balance between sanity and chaos in their seemingly comfortable existence.

The 10378th greatest book of all time


Published
1966
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English

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