Sam Shepard (*1943) is an American playwright and actor. After briefly studying agriculture he came into contact with the theatre and began writing plays. Besides being a writer, Shepard has also directed some screen plays. The drama True West debuted in 1980 in San Francisco. It was first published in print in 1981. In 1984 the play was made into a movie. Content: Plot overview; The structure of the play; Characters; Central conflict; Major themes and symbols; Reception of the play.

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Serie / Reihe: English Literature - analysed easily: Drama