David Rabe is one of America's finest dramatists. In A Question of Mercy, he explores the controversial and emotional issue of euthanasia, delving deep into the ties that bind friends and lovers. Thomas and Anthony are lovers struggling with Anthony's final, exhausting battle with AIDS. Joined by their friend Susanah and a retired doctor, whose help Thomas has requested , they fashion a heartbreaking friendship as they work through the stages of a plan to relieve Anthony of his illness and his life. Rabe creates a passionate depiction of four people confronted with the reality of a loved one's fight with death, and a compelling dramatic event that poses the question: ""What would you do?""
By:
David Rabe, Richard Selzer Imprint: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 209mm,
Width: 139mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 158g ISBN:9780802135490 ISBN 10: 0802135498 Series:Rabe, David Pages: 224 Publication Date:15 April 1998 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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A / AS level
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
