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A Clearing in the Woods

Name: A Clearing in the Woods
Author: Arthur Laurents
ISBN: 9781258235000

by Arthur Laurents

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Synopsis

A Clearing In The Woods is a play written by Arthur Laurents. The story revolves around a wealthy family, the Kingsleys, who live in a luxurious mansion in the countryside. The play begins with the arrival of a stranger, a young man named Joe, who is seeking a job as a gardener. The family takes him in, but tensions begin to rise as Joe's presence causes secrets and hidden desires to surface. As the play progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own personal demons and the consequences of their actions. A Clearing In The Woods explores themes of class, power, sexuality, and the destructive nature of secrets. The play is known for its complex characters and intense emotional drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.