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'''''The Grass Harp''''' is a novel by American novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor Truman Capote (1924-1984) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truman_Capote]. It tells the story of an orphaned boy and two elderly ladies who observe life from a tree. They eventually leave their temporary retreat to make amends with each other and other members of society.

== The original text ==
The novel was published on October 1, 1951.

==Translations and adaptations==
A stage adaptation was written by Capote and the play opened on March 27, 1952 at Broadway's Martin Beck Theatre.

== Performance history in South Africa ==
1961: Presented by the [[University of Cape Town]]'s Speech and Drama Department at the [[Little Theatre]] in March, directed by [[Robert Mohr]].

== Sources ==
Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grass_Harp#Play].

[[ESAT Bibliography I|Inskip]], 1972. p.146.

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