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White Wings: A Play
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026080665
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
White Wings is a whimsical and satirical play by the celebrated American dramatist Philip Barry. Set during the transitional period from horse-drawn transportation to the rise of the automobile, the work centers on the Inch family, a proud lineage of White Wings-the uniformed street cleaners responsible for maintaining the city's thoroughfares. The play explores the clash between tradition and modernity through a poignant romantic lens, as Archie Inch struggles to uphold his family's multi-generational legacy while the world around him shifts toward a mechanical future.
Known for his sophisticated wit and keen social observation, Barry infuses this drama with a unique blend of fantasy and realism. The narrative serves as a charming yet biting commentary on the human resistance to change and the inevitable obsolescence of long-held customs. White Wings stands as a significant entry in early 20th-century American theater, showcasing Barry's ability to weave profound themes of progress and identity into an engaging theatrical experience. This work remains a fascinating study of societal evolution and the personal costs of progress.
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