"Master Harold" and the Boys

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Part of The Wadsworth Casebooks for Reading, Research, and Writing Series, this new title provides all the materials a student needs to complete a literary research assignment in one convenient location.

173 pages, Paperback

First published March 25,1997

About the author

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Athol Fugard was a South African playwright, novelist, actor, and director widely regarded as South Africa's greatest playwright. Acclaimed in 1985 as "the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world" by Time, he published more than thirty plays. He was best known for his political and penetrating plays opposing the system of apartheid, some of which have been adapted to film. His novel Tsotsi was adapted as a film of the same name, which won an Academy Award in 2005. It was directed by Gavin Hood.
Fugard also served as an adjunct professor of playwriting, acting and directing in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California, San Diego.
Fugard received many awards, honours, and honorary degrees, including the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from the government of South Africa in 2005 "for his excellent contribution and achievements in the theatre". He was also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Fugard was honoured in Cape Town with the opening in 2010 of the Fugard Theatre in District Six. He received a Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2011.

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July 15,2025
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Beautiful and powerful.

These two words seem to be the perfect combination to describe something extraordinary.

When we think of beauty, we often envision something visually appealing, perhaps a stunning landscape, a work of art, or a person with striking features.

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In conclusion, beauty and power are two qualities that can have a profound impact on our lives.

They remind us of the potential that lies within us and the extraordinary things that can be achieved when we combine our inner beauty with our outer strength.
July 15,2025
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This is not my favorite play. In fact, I wouldn't even bother to read it a second time.

The story didn't really engage me on a deep level. However, if they were to create a short story that delved into the memories of Hally and Sam, that might be something I would enjoy.

Memories have a way of adding depth and complexity to characters, and I think exploring their pasts could bring a new dimension to the story.

It would be interesting to see how their experiences shaped who they are in the present and how their relationship developed over time.

Maybe such a short story could provide the emotional connection that was lacking in the play for me.
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