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Name: The god of hell
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Author: Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard’s drama *The God of Hell* follows Frank and Emma, a respectable couple who raise cows on their Wisconsin farm. After they host Frank’s old friend Haynes—who has fled a clandestine government plutonium project—Welch, an aggressive government bureaucrat from “hell,” arrives. His aggressive patriotism forces the couple and Haynes into a struggle that transforms their quiet home into a chaotic, politically charged setting. The play blends farce and sharp commentary on contemporary American politics.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Drama & Plays/Comedy Plays

Authors: Sam Shepard

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