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Angels in America

Tony Kushner
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66 pages • 2 hours read

Tony Kushner

Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1993

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    Angels in America by Tony Kushner is hailed for its ambitious exploration of AIDS, sexuality, and politics in 1980s America. Critics praise its rich, complex characters and bold intertwining of the personal with the political. However, some consider its narrative structure overly sprawling. Overall, it's deemed a seminal, thought-provoking work in contemporary theater.

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    Who Should Read Angels in America?

    Readers who relish profound, politically infused dramas with complex character studies would enjoy Angels in America by Tony Kushner. Fans of Beloved by Toni Morrison or The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, who appreciate narratives addressing social and personal struggles amidst historical backdrops, will find this work compelling.

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    18+years

    Book Details

    Genre
    Play: Drama
    Topics
    LGBTQ
    History: U.S.
    Themes
    Identity: Sexuality
    Identity: Mental Health
    Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality