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Agnes and Tobias, long married, maintain their relationship out of habit. Their sister, Claire, seeks solace in alcohol and self-deprecating wit. The arrival of Julia, Agnes and Tobias' daughter, disrupts their lives. Their friends, Edna and Harry, are deeply disturbed by a shocking event. The door is locked, and Tobias' family realizes they have lost the love that sustained them.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Edward Albee
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