Come Back, Little Sheba
Come Back, Little Sheba
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1979
Book Brief
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Play • Fiction
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Dramatic Literature•
American LiteratureMidwestern United States • 1950s
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Education•
World History1979
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge is a play that follows a struggling, middle-aged couple, Lola and Doc, dealing with unfulfilled dreams and strained relationships. They confront their past and present challenges, including Doc's alcohol dependency, while accommodating a young boarder who inadvertently disrupts their routine, prompting introspection and transformation.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge is praised for its poignant exploration of mundane lives and stifled desires, capturing the struggles of middle America. Critics applaud character depth and emotional resonance but note its somber tone and slow pace may not appeal to all. The play remains a significant study of confinement and unfulfilled dreams.
Who Should Read Come Back, Little Sheba?
A reader who appreciates Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge would enjoy intense character studies and domestic tension, akin to A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. This reader values explorations of unfulfilled dreams and crumbling relationships in mid-century America.
398 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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94
Play • Fiction
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Dramatic Literature•
American LiteratureMidwestern United States • 1950s
•
Education•
World History1979
Adult
18+ years
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