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In Wallace Shawn’s theatrical work “The Fever,” an English country garden becomes the stage for the intertwining lives of two couples. One couple comprises a husband and wife, the other a gay couple. Each woman and man, drawn together by invitation, engages in silent yet powerful conversations with an old matchseller. The play delves into themes of self‑doubt, political persecution, justice, and the fragile nature of marriage and male friendship, while examining the moral and emotional labyrinths navigated by its characters.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Wallace Shawn
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