Briefly outlines the modern British dramatist's background, analyzes his major plays, and identifies the central themes of his works

When the Klan nearly kills Dex's friend James, the enraged con man rides into town with vengence on his mind, hoping to take out a few of the hooded devils who are raising up hatred all over the territory. Original.

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