--- product_id: 1517157 title: "Fences" price: "59.94 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1517157-fences store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Adapted into Oscar-winning film Pulitzer & Tony Award-winning play 101 pages of rich narrative Fences **Price:** 59.94 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Own the story that redefined American drama β€” don’t miss out on this cultural cornerstone! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fences - **How much does it cost?** 59.94 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1517157-fences) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Iconic Film Adaptation:** Connect with the story that inspired an Academy Award-winning movie starring Denzel Washington. - β€’ **Compact & Durable Paperback:** Lightweight, student-friendly edition built to last through semesters and beyond. - β€’ **Powerful Themes of Liberation:** Experience the emotional depth of the Civil Rights era through authentic, gripping dialogue. - β€’ **Timeless Cultural Masterpiece:** Dive into a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that shapes conversations on race and family. - β€’ **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked #1 in Black & African American Dramas with 4.6-star reviews from over 2,500 readers. ## Overview Fences by August Wilson is a 101-page paperback reissue of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play exploring race, family, and the American dream during the 1950s-60s Civil Rights era. This critically acclaimed bestseller ranks #1 in Black & African American Dramas and inspired an Oscar-winning film starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. ## Description From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize. Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to survive. Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black is to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But the 1950s are yielding to the new spirit of liberation in the 1960s, a spirit that is changing the world Troy Maxson has learned to deal with the only way he can, a spirit that is making him a stranger, angry and afraid, in a world he never knew and to a wife and son he understands less and less. This is a modern classic, a book that deals with the impossibly difficult themes of race in America, set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Now an Academy Award-winning film directed by and starring Denzel Washington , along with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis. Review: Unraveling the complex threads of family - This play is about the powerful exploration of race , family, and the American dream. A father struggles to come to terms with his past and provide for his family Is at the core of the narrative. The play is a rich tapestry of emotions, delving deep into the themes of regret, resentment, and love. The use of dialogue brings the characters to life making them feel authentic and relatable. Review: Discrete, stays cool - This isn't about the contents of this book. Plenty of other places you can get that info. This review is about this version/printing. Good student version. Uncoated paper for pages, decent font size, lightweight binding. It'll last the semester. You won't wince at the price if you need to recycle at the end of school year. ## Features - Author: August Wilson. - Publisher: Plume - Pages: 101 - Publication Date: 1986-06-01 - Edition: Reissue - Binding: Paperback - MSRP: 0.00 - ISBN13: 9780452264014 - ISBN: 0452264014 - Other ISBN: 9780593087589 - Other ISBN Binding: print - Language: en ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,284 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Black & African American Dramas & Plays #12 in African American Demographic Studies (Books) #25 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,512 Reviews | ## Images ![Fences - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EJHCHt7qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unraveling the complex threads of family *by K***R on April 24, 2025* This play is about the powerful exploration of race , family, and the American dream. A father struggles to come to terms with his past and provide for his family Is at the core of the narrative. The play is a rich tapestry of emotions, delving deep into the themes of regret, resentment, and love. The use of dialogue brings the characters to life making them feel authentic and relatable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Discrete, stays cool *by P***O on May 1, 2026* This isn't about the contents of this book. Plenty of other places you can get that info. This review is about this version/printing. Good student version. Uncoated paper for pages, decent font size, lightweight binding. It'll last the semester. You won't wince at the price if you need to recycle at the end of school year. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic! *by C***B on March 8, 2017* Just saw the movie and it was exactly like the book. August Wilson was a genius, a great story teller. As you read the pages, you are actually right there in the midst of the characters. When you see the movie, you'll know exactly what comes next. Denzel Washington did a great job as director and actor. The entire cast was awesome. It's a play by play in the rarest form. I want to see the movie again, with a bunch of friends. I certainly hope they make another movie from Mr. Wilsons play list. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fences - A Raisin in the Sun - The Piano Lesson --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1517157-fences](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1517157-fences) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*