The House Of Blue Leaves by John Guare
Set in 1965 Queens, New York, this dark comedy follows Artie Shaughnessy, a zookeeper with dreams of becoming a famous songwriter, as he navigates the chaos of his dysfunctional family life. His wife, Bananas, struggles with mental illness, while his mistress, Bunny, pushes him to pursue his ambitions. The arrival of Artie's son, Ronnie, who is AWOL from the army, further complicates matters as he plots a shocking act to gain attention. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Pope's visit to New York, highlighting themes of ambition, delusion, and the desperate pursuit of the American Dream.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-100
- Original Language
- English
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