Angels In America by Tony Kushner
A Gay Fantasia on National Themes
The play is a profound and complex exploration of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, intertwining the lives of several characters grappling with their sexuality, religion, and politics. Set against the backdrop of a conservative Reagan-era America, it delves into themes of abandonment, race, and the supernatural, as characters confront personal and societal challenges. The narrative weaves together the stories of a gay man diagnosed with AIDS, his closeted and conflicted lover, a Mormon couple facing their own crises, and a notorious real-life lawyer, Roy Cohn, also battling AIDS. Ethereal beings, including a heralding angel, intersect with the characters' lives, adding a fantastical dimension to the play's commentary on human suffering, redemption, and the quest for justice and love.
The 8426th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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