Maria Irene Fornes

Mark S. Bonham

Country

Cuba

Birth - Death

1930

Occupation

Playwright

Description

Avant-garde playwright and director focused on issues of poverty and feminism. Notable works include 'Promenade' (1965) and ' And What of the Night?' (1990). Recipient of numerous Obie Awards for her works, including a Special Award for Sustained Achievement (1982).

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/213950/Maria-Irene-Fornes
• http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/f/maria_irene_fornes/index.html
• http://bombmagazine.org/article/542/mar-a-irene-forn-s

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