89 pages • 2 hours read
Frances Goodrich, Albert HackettThe Diary of Anne Frank: A Play
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1955A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett follows the harrowing life of thirteen-year-old Anne Frank, her family, and others as they hide in a Secret Annex in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation. The play, narrated through Anne's diary entries, captures their daily struggles, close quarters, evolving relationships, and the constant threat of discovery, culminating in their sudden capture by the Nazis. The play includes graphic descriptions of violence during the Holocaust.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett captures the emotional essence and claustrophobic tension of Anne Frank's original diary. Critics praise its faithful adaptation and powerful performances, though some note it can feel condensed and lose nuances pivotal in the book. Overall, it stays a moving tribute to Anne's legacy.
Who Should Read The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play?
Readers who would enjoy The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett are likely drawn to historical narratives, particularly involving World War II, and enjoy deep, emotional character studies. Similar audiences would also appreciate The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
RecommendedReading Age
12+yearsBook Details
Holocaust
WWII / World War II
Play: Drama
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Grief / Death
History: European
Military / War