THE LAST OF THE THORNTONS a play by HORTON FOOTE (New, unread hrdbk)

Description: A New, unread hardback copy of THE LAST OF THE THORNTONS, a play by Horton Foote "The Last of the Thorntons:A Play" is the story of Alberta Thornton, the last surviving member of the once powerful and prosperous Thornton clan of Harrison, Texas. The main scenes take place in the waiting room of a nursing home where Miss Alberta is now living. Confronting the end of her life, Alberta shares a lifetime of memories, including pride and misgivings about her family's legacy, as she struggles to let go of unrealized dreams and a lost way of life.The Last of the Thorntons is a joy to read. It is funny, eloquent and truthful, the work of a great writer who has spent his long life writing wonderful dramas. In Alberta Thornton, with her confused but richly perceptive view of life Mr. Foote has created one of his most delightful and moving characters. Horton Foote writes with such compelling simplicity, you forget you are reading and simply begin to live in his world. Not only does town busybody Fannie Mae bring medication to the residents of a nursing home in Harrison, Texas, she also brings the gift of gab and a thorough command of local knowledge, useful among folks who are inclined to forget the years of their births or their religionHer conversation starters allow the home's residents to swap stories and reminisce about their lives, revealing rich and complex histories that both burden and sustain them in the presentLike a piece of Mozartian chamber music, the play carries you along with droll humor to a conclusion that resonates with gorgeous poignancy

Price: 8.99 USD

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-14T05:52:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD