My Name is Lucy Barton

Overview

Lucy Barton wakes after an operation to discover – much to her surprise – her mother at the foot of her bed. They haven’t seen each other in years. During their days-long visit, Lucy begins to understand her past, come to terms with her family, and find herself as a writer.

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Genre: Adaptations (Literature)
Time Period: Present Day, 1980s
Cast Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Rona Munro

Rona Munro has written extensively for stage, radio, film and television, including the trilogy The James Plays for the National Theatre of Scotland, The National Theatre of Great Britain, and the Edinburgh International Festival. Other credits include award-winning plays Iro ...

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Elizabeth Strout

Elizabeth Strout is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridge, the #1 New York Times bestseller My Name Is Lucy Barton (longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2016), The Burgess Boys, Abide with Me, Amy and Isabelle and Anything Is Possible. Her most recent book, Oli ...

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