Abingdon Square
Abingdon Square
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Brief
68
Play • Fiction
New York • 1900s
1977
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Abingdon Square by María Irene Fornés is a contemporary drama set in New York City from 1908 to 1917, and it follows fifteen-year-old Marion, who marries the much older Juster but grows emotionally unfulfilled over the years, leading her to engage in extra-marital affairs in her search for personal satisfaction. Topics include child marriage and emotionally complex relationships.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Melancholic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
31 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Reviews of María Irene Fornés' Abingdon Square highlight its evocative portrayal of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and the complexities of relationships in early 20th-century New York. Critics praise Fornés' nuanced character development and poetic dialogue, though some find the narrative pace uneven. Overall, the play is lauded for its emotional depth and innovative structure.
Who Should Read Abingdon Square?
A reader who would enjoy María Irene Fornés' Abingdon Square likely appreciates experimental theater and nuanced character studies. Fans of plays like Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire or Arthur Miller's The Crucible will find the introspective and intense exploration of personal freedom and societal constraints compelling.
31 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
68
Play • Fiction
New York • 1900s
1977
Adult
18+ years
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!