Plot Summary

Tiny Alice

Edward Albee
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Tiny Alice

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1964

Book Brief

Edward Albee

Tiny Alice

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1964
Book Details
Pages

102

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Mansion • Mid-20th Century

Publication Year

1964

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Tiny Alice follows a rich and powerful widow, Miss Alice, who gifts a large sum of money to the Church in exchange for influence over its inner workings. The Church sends a Cardinal’s secretary, Julian, to live with Miss Alice, her Butler, and her Lawyer. Julian discovers that the three people are controlled by Tiny Alice, a figure allegedly living in a huge replica of Miss Alice’s mansion inside the mansion itself. The play explores themes of reality, faith, and identity. This play contains themes of institutional/professional abuse, sexual violence, and mental health challenges, all of which may be distressing to some individuals.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.5

558 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Edward Albee's Tiny Alice is an enigmatic play that captivates with its complex characters and philosophical themes. Critics often praise its rich dialogue and intricate symbolism, though some find its abstract nature and ambiguous ending frustrating. Overall, it's considered a challenging but rewarding experience for attentive viewers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tiny Alice?

Readers who enjoy psychological drama and complex philosophical themes will appreciate Edward Albee’s Tiny Alice. With its surreal and enigmatic narrative, it appeals to fans of Albee’s other works, such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. Ideal for those who savor layered, thought-provoking literature.

3.5

558 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

102

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Mansion • Mid-20th Century

Publication Year

1964

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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