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The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1955

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Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett

The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1955
Book Details
Pages

121

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Amsterdam, Netherlands • 1940s

Publication Year

1955

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett follows the harrowing life of thirteen-year-old Anne Frank, her family, and others as they hide in a Secret Annex in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation. The play, narrated through Anne's diary entries, captures their daily struggles, close quarters, evolving relationships, and the constant threat of discovery, culminating in their sudden capture by the Nazis. The play includes graphic descriptions of violence during the Holocaust.

Melancholic

Hopeful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett captures the emotional essence and claustrophobic tension of Anne Frank's original diary. Critics praise its faithful adaptation and powerful performances, though some note it can feel condensed and lose nuances pivotal in the book. Overall, it stays a moving tribute to Anne's legacy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play?

Readers who would enjoy The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett are likely drawn to historical narratives, particularly involving World War II, and enjoy deep, emotional character studies. Similar audiences would also appreciate The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.

Book Details
Pages

121

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Setting

Amsterdam, Netherlands • 1940s

Publication Year

1955

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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