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Crimes of the Heart is a play by American playwright Beth Henley. It is set in Hazlehurst, Mississippi in the mid-20th century. The play won the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play. In 1986, the play was novelized and released as a book, written by Claudia Reilly.
- Beth Henley
- 1982
A dark comedy about the three MaGrath sisters reuniting in their hometown of Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Learn about the plot, characters, themes, and context of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
A play by Beth Henley about three sisters who face tragedy and crisis in a small town in Mississippi. Learn about the historical context, the plot, the themes, and the characters of this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.
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Feb 15, 2008 · NYT Critic’s Pick. By Charles Isherwood. Feb. 15, 2008. Beth Henley’s comedy “Crimes of the Heart” has proved to be a durable showcase for actresses in the two decades and more since it won...
Learn about the plot, themes, and characters of Crimes of the Heart, a play by Beth Henley about three sisters coping with their past and present. Find out why Babe shot her husband, how the sisters deal with their mental illness, and what the play reveals about family and society.
Crimes of the Heart, drama in three acts by Beth Henley, produced in 1979 and published in 1982. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1981. Set in a small Mississippi town, the play examines the lives of three quirky sisters who have gathered at the home of the youngest.
Learn about the plot, themes, and characters of Crimes of the Heart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Beth Henley. The play follows three sisters who face various crises and challenges in a small Southern town.
