The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?
by Edward Albee
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Author: Edward AlbeeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-12-28
ISBN: 1585676470
Number of pages: 110
Publisher: Overlook TP
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Book Review: This man loves Sylvia, what's wrong with that?
Summary: 5 Stars
From Edwards Albee, one of the most lauded contemporary playwrights who conceived such other fantastically unique works as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Zoo Story and The Play About the Baby, comes quite possibly his most intriguing piece to date. Martin by most standards is a success. Tops in his field; approached to architect the city of the future. Full family life with a functioning loving wife and son "Billy". But on his birthday, something comes out. He's in love with Sylvia. And oh... Sylvia is a goat. When his friend and family find this out their process transcends their situation and lays a groundwork on which taboos can not be shrugged off as sinfully obscene practices not to be talked about. Some, uncomfortable with the seriousness of the topic may call it a black comedy, and to be sure, there are plenty of witty comments made. But it is the heart of this play, the way this man comes to love this goat, and the tragic goat song composed masterfully by Albee that will leave you ready to accept anything, and very pleased to have met Martin and Sylvia.
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