Edward Albee

Edward Albee was born in Washington, D.C., and brought up by his adoptive parents in Larchmont, New York. He began his career in the late 1950s. Albee’s first notable work was the 1959 one-act play, The Zoo Story. Albee’s writing is often associated with the Theatre of the Absurd, characterised by its exploration of existential themes and critiques of societal norms. His most famous play, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is exemplary of his style of combining biting dialogue with complex character dynamics.

Albee received several prestigious awards, including three Pulitzer Prizes for Drama for A Delicate Balance (1966), Seascape (1975), and Three Tall Women (1994). His work touched on the human condition, exploring themes of identity, alienation, and the dysfunction of modern life.