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The Young Man from Atlanta

By: Horton Foote
Narrated by: Shirley Knight, David Selby
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 In 1950s Houston, an affluent couple is transformed by tragedy when their son dies under mysterious circumstances and the husband loses his job of 40 years. Shirley Knight recreates her Tony-nominated performance in this 1995 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.(P)2000 L.A. Theatre Works Drama & Plays United States World Literature

Editor reviews

This recording of Horton Foote's Pulitzer Prize-winning work is an audiobook that will remind senior listeners of pre-television days when radio drama kept them glued to the Motorola. The principals in this drama about shattered lives are a long married husband and wife - first devastated by the death of their son (was it suicide? was he gay?), then by the loss of the husband's job. David Selby and Shirley Knight recreate their acclaimed stage roles with outstanding audio performances. Equally good are the minor characters who round out this compelling listening experience.

Critic reviews

  • Pulitzer Prize Winner, Drama, 1995
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portrayal of the nature of human beings , exposure of the relationships which develop ed between characters, and the admission that everyone lies, to uphold their own image of themselves

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