Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albeeliterary work· published 1962
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George, a disillusioned academic, and Martha, his caustic wife, have just come home from a faculty party. When a handsome young professor and his mousy wife stop by for a nightcap, an innocent night of fun and games quickly turns dark and dangerous. Long-buried resentment and rage are unleashed as George and Martha turn their rapier-sharp wits against each other, using their guests as pawns in their verbal sparring. By night's end, the secrets of both couples are uncovered and the lies they cling to are exposed. Considered by many to be Albee's masterpiece.
Adaptations (1)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was adapted into a 1966 film.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?1966 · film · 131 min · dir. Mike Nichols · IMDb ↗A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. As the drinks flow, secrets come to light, and the middle-aged couple unload onto their guests the full force of the bitterness, dysfunction, and animosity that defines their marriage.
