Fefu and Her Friends

by María Irene Fornés

Book Overview

The new and expanded edition of Fefu and Her Friends celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the beloved play by María Irene Fornés, one of the most influential contemporary American playwrights. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155554052X
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: PAJ Publications
• Length: 61 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.2" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

The slime under the stone

"Fefu and Her Friends," by Maria Irene Fornes, is a witty and disturbing contemporary play. A key image from the play occurs early on, when one character talks about the experience of lifting up a stone and seeing the slime, fungus, and worms underneath. "Fefu" is about peeling back the gentile facades of life and seeing the unpleasant decay that lies beneath.The play, which has an all-female cast, takes place at an elegant New England country house where the characters of the title have assembled. As the women gather to talk in various groupings, Fornes dissects such topics as gender roles, marriage, and educational conventions. Stirrings of insanity, violence, heterosexual frustration, and repressed lesbian desire contribute to the play's unsettling atmosphere. Overall, a memorable work from a grand master of contemporary theater.

feminism with booze and guns

this book is a nearly forgotten classic of 70's theatrical avant garde; it is so good to see it in print. Read it. It's a hoot!