A Memory of Water was Stephenson's first play, opening in London in
1996, and was awarded the prestigious Olivier Award for Best Comedy.
Three sisters meet on the eve of their mother's funeral; as the
conflicts of the past converge, everyday lies and tensions reveal the
particular patterns and strains of family relationships.
This Student Edition features the full text of the play and an
introduction that includes a plot summary and a discussion of the
themes, characters, structure, language, style and production history of
the play. Notes on words and phrases in the text, questions for further
study and a bibliography provide students with everything they need to
study and appreicate this award-winning play.