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- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1439568405
- ISBN-13: 978-1439568408
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Tony Kushner's Angels in America is that rare entity: a work for the stage that is profoundly moving yet very funny, highly theatrical yet steeped in traditional literary values, and most of all deeply American in its attitudes and political concerns. In two full-length plays--Millennium Approaches and Perestroika--Kushner tells the story of a handful of people trying to make sense of the world. Prior is a man living with AIDS whose lover Louis has left him and become involved with Joe, an ex-Mormon and political conservative whose wife, Harper, is slowly having a nervous breakdown. These stories are contrasted with that of Roy Cohn (a fictional re-creation of the infamous American conservative ideologue who died of AIDS in 1986) and his attempts to remain in the closet while trying to find some sort of personal salvation in his beliefs.
But such a summary does not do justice to Kushner's grand plan, which mixes magical realism with political speeches, high comedy with painful tragedy, and stitches it all together with a daring sense of irony and a moral vision that demands respect and attention. On one level, the play is an indictment of the government led by Ronald Reagan, from the blatant disregard for the AIDS crisis to the flagrant political corruption. But beneath the acute sense of political and moral outrage lies a meditation on what it means to live and die--of AIDS, or anything else--in a society that cares less and less about human life and basic decency. The play's breadth and internal drive is matched by its beautiful writing and unbridled compassion. Winner of two Tony Awards and the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Angels in America is one of the most outstanding plays of the American theater. --Michael Bronski -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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Tony Kushner's two-part masterwork is now available in a single edition to coincide with the broadcast of the epic HBO special directed by Mike Nichols and starring Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Emma Thompson, Mary-Louise Parker, Jeffrey Wright, Michael Gambon and Simon Callow, scheduled for December 2003.
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Angels In America, Tony Kushner's two part play was an intriguing play to read. I could not put this book down. The graphic detail kept me turning page after page. This is one of the only authors who kept me intrested throughout the whole play. Tony's attention to detail gave incite to someone like me, who has no real idea of the trials that homosexuals, may incur, in dealing with day to day life. The characters, wether homosexual or hetrosexual, all struggled with the American way of life. Each and every character seems to be content in their own way of life, their dream if you will; however, once they come to terms with their sexuality, religion, or mental state, they realize that their perfect dream world has become a nightmare. Kushner does an amazing job keeping the reader enthralled with the lives of these characters. However, the choppy scenes and constant referal to the beginnning of the book began to confuse me. Overall, I believe that this book should be read by all because it is very informative about current issues in today's world such as AIDS, death, religion, and sexuality. Kushner's main issue that he is trying to portray to the reader is that everyone, at some point in time has a rise and a fall. The life lesson is learning how to pull yourself up again.
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Tony Kushner's play Angels in America is a look into the lives of people who at first seem exact opposities. However, as the play unfolds we see how all of their suffering is intertwined. The play focuses mainly on the character Prior, who is a homosexual man living with AIDS in the 80's, and all of the people directly and indirectly involved in his life. Not only did this play open my eyes to the horrors of AIDS, it also had a few humorous lines that were well placed. The play is not just about a man living with AIDS it also looks into feelings we have as human being. These feelings are seen through the characters such as the greedy lawyer, the Valuim addicted abandoned housewife, the ex-lover, and the mother of a Mormon homosexual. All in all this play shows how deep down no matter what differences we have on the surface, deep down we are all people who can suffer just as much as the next person.
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If I wasn't required to read "Angels in America" I probably would have never had the chance to experience one of the most heart felt books ever read. I'm not one to read and this book from the first page grabbed me and practically sucked me in. I found myself unable to put it down. I wanted to read more and more just to find out what was going to happen next. I admire how Kurshner gets the reader so in tuned to the book. He has a way of grasping the readers attention and keeping the readers attention til the very end. Although some parts of the book through me off a bit, overall I could really relate to what was being explained. I liked especially how Kurshner talks about real issues that many people in society today turn their heads on and even sometimes discriminate against. I have extremem respect for people who are not afraid to be themselves and don't care what others may think of them. Kurshner presents three different prespectives on homosexuality. One of a couple very open about their sexuality, anotherof a man who isn't really sure of it and last a man who is living in denial. All are very real situations that society is faced with today. Also, there is a large number of people living with AIDS and are trying to cope with it as best they can. I experienced loosing a close friend of the family who was homosexual with AIDS and I know how hard it is to watch someone you love so much just wither away slowly and to see such fear in that persons eyes. It really makes an impact on ones life. I can't explain in words how I felt when I finished this book. All I can say is that it made me realize that life is short and we shouldn't take it for granted. Society spends to much time critizing people instead of making friends and enjoying having the opportunity to experience and know so may unique individuals. Again I say this book was fabulous.
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Surprisingly well manufactured
While the play itself is probably beyond any doubt one of the greatest of our time, I was also very pleased with the actual treatment of the book itself. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. November 2006 von ComicSansMS
Undeniably the greatest piece of American Literature . . .
"Angels in America" is truly one of those rare, astronomical events that defies simple description. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. Mai 2000 von Eric Bowling
This ain't no angel, it's a turkey!
If you were one of not a few people who sat through the stage production of Angels in America trying to squelch the little voice that kept crying out, "But the emperor is butt... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 31. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
Loneliness: The Ultimate Human Batal
The play written by Tony Kushner carries a vital message to today's society. The characters in the play are well thought out and developed for the duration of the play. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 26. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
A College Student's Interpretation......
I began reading Tony Kushner's play, "Angels In America" a few days ago and I haven't been able to stop talking about it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
It leaves you wanting more life.
"Angels In America" offers us new insight on self-discovery. Throughout the play, characters talk of "Threshold of revelation. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
I was caught off guard, but enlightened
After reading Kushner's two-part play-write I was caught off guard by his use of drama and comedy with such a diverse group of people. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
The Millenium nears; fear surrounding AIDS begins to melt.
Tony Kushner's epic play "Angels In America" is a phenomenal play because of its reality in today's society. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
Angels in America is a realistic representation of AIDS
Angels in America is a graphic portrayal of the effects of Aids on two homosexual men, Roy and Prior. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
"Angels In America" entails a realistic account of life
"Angels In America" is a piece of literature like none I have read before. Its content was quite a surprise to me and I do need to say that there were many parts that... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. Februar 1999 von whites1@lasalle.edu
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