32 pages 1 hour read

María Irene Fornés

Fefu and Her Friends

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1990

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Reviews & Readership

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Fefu and Her Friends by María Irene Fornés is lauded for its innovative structure and compelling dialogue. While the play's nonlinear narrative and shifting settings impress with creativity, some find it confusing. Despite this, strong character development and thought-provoking themes resonate deeply, showcasing Fornés' unique voice in American theater.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fefu and Her Friends?

Readers who appreciate intimate, character-driven narratives and experimental theater will enjoy María Irene Fornés's Fefu and Her Friends. Fans of works like Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse or Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will be captivated by its deep exploration of female relationships and innovative staging.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Education
Drama / Tragedy
Topics
Gender / Feminism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Disability
Period
Modernism
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Gender