Proof
by David Auburn
Proof by David Auburn holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 13.8K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 96 pages.
About Proof
Proof is the winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.One of the most acclaimed plays of the 1999-2000 season, Proof is a work that explores the unknowability of love as much as it does the mysteries of science.It focuses on Catherine, a young woman who has spent years caring for her father, Robert, a brilliant mathematician in his youth who was later unable to function without her help. His death has brought into her midst both her sister, Claire, who wants to take Catherine back to New York with her, and Hal, a former student of Catherine's father who hopes to find some hint of Robert's genius among his incoherent scribblings. The passion that Hal feels for math both moves and angers Catherine, who, in her exhaustion, is torn between missing her father and resenting the great sacrifices she made for him. For Catherine has inherited at least a part of her father's brilliance -- and perhaps some of his instability as well. As she and Hal become attracted to each other, they push at the edges of each other's knowledge, considering not only the unpredictability of genius but also the human instinct toward love and trust.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Auburn |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 96 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Science, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,777 |
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What genre is Proof?
Proof is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Science. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Proof worth reading?
Based on 13.8K reader ratings, Proof has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Proof?
Proof has 96 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Proof?
Proof was written by David Auburn. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for Proof?
The ISBN-13 for Proof is 9780571199980.0.
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