1985 in Literature - New Drama

New Drama

  • David Hare & Howard Brenton – Pravda
  • Wallace Shawn – Aunt Dan and Lemon
  • Sam Shepard – A Lie of the Mind
  • Neil Simon – Biloxi Blues
  • August Wilson – Fences

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