Memory of Water

<p><i>A Memory of Water</i> was Stephenson's first play opening in London in 1996 and was awarded the prestigious Olivier Award for Best Comedy. <p/>Three sisters meet on the eve of their mother's funeral; as the conflicts of the past converge everyday lies and tensions reveal the particular patterns and strains of family relationships. <p/>This Student Edition features the full text of the play and an introduction that includes a plot summary and a discussion of the themes characters structure language style and production history of the play. Notes on words and phrases in the text questions for further study and a bibliography provide students with everything they need to study and appreicate this award-winning play.</p>