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Edward Franklin Albee III ( / ˈɔːlbiː / AWL-bee; March 12, 1928 – September 16, 2016) was an American playwright known for works such as The Zoo Story (1958), The Sandbox (1959), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962), A Delicate Balance (1966), and Three Tall Women (1994).
- Edward Franklin Albee III, March 12, 1928, Washington, D.C., U.S.
- Jonathan Thomas, (esp. 1971; died 2005)
- Dramatist
- 1958–2016
Edward Albee was an American dramatist and theatrical producer best known for his play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962), which displays slashing insight and witty dialogue in its gruesome portrayal of married life.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and works of Edward Albee, one of the greatest American playwrights of his generation. Explore his early one-act plays, his Tony and Pulitzer-winning masterpiece Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and his later adaptations and explorations.
Learn about the life and works of Edward Albee, one of the most influential American dramatists of the twentieth century. Explore his adoption, sexuality, relationships, influences, and achievements in this comprehensive biography.
Sep 17, 2016 · Edward Albee, widely considered the foremost American playwright of his generation, whose psychologically astute and piercing dramas explored the contentiousness of intimacy, the gap between...
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- Bruce Weber
Sep 16, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of Edward Albee, one of the most influential American playwrights of the 20th century. Explore his Pulitzer Prize-winning dramas, his themes of alienation and family conflict, and his legacy in the arts.
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A tribute to the author of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Three Tall Women and A Delicate Balance, who passed away in 2016. Learn about his life, career, awards and legacy in this obituary by Robert Simonson.