Bibliograph

The goat, or, Who is Sylvia?, (notes toward a definition of tragedy), Edward Albee

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The goat, or, Who is Sylvia?, (notes toward a definition of tragedy), Edward Albee

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The goat, or, Who is Sylvia?

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Edward Albee

Sub title

(notes toward a definition of tragedy)

Summary

In the play, Martin-a hugely successful architect who has just turned fifty-leads an ostensibly ideal life with his loving wife and gay teenage son. But when he confides to his best friend that he is also in love with a goat (named Sylvia), he sets in motion events that will destroy his family and leave his life in tatters. {u237E} {u237E}The playwright himself describes it this way: "Every civilization sets quite arbitrary limits to its tolerances. The play is about a family that is deeply rocked by an unimaginable event and how they solve that problem. It is my hope that people will think afresh about whether or not all the values they hold are valid."

Target audience

adult

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