44 pages • 1 hour read
108
Play • Fiction
Alabama • 1900s
1939
Adult
18+ years
Set in 1900 Alabama, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes follows the Hubbard siblings—Regina, Ben, and Oscar—who scheme to build a cotton mill to amass wealth, manipulating family, love interests, and societal roles. Meanwhile, family secrets unfold, leading to treachery and domestic conflict as Regina aims to control her ailing husband's share of the investment. Features violence, substance abuse, and racism.
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Gritty
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The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman is highly acclaimed for its gripping narrative and sharp critique of greed and moral decay. Critics commend Hellman's strong characterizations and powerful dialogue. However, some feel the play's intense focus on avarice may overshadow other thematic elements. Overall, it remains a riveting and thought-provoking drama.
Readers who appreciate The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman typically enjoy intense family dramas and complex power struggles. Comparable to works like A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill, this audience values intricate character development, moral ambiguity, and Southern Gothic themes.
5,420 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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108
Play • Fiction
Alabama • 1900s
1939
Adult
18+ years
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