New Releases by Judith Thompson

A suicidal young man is rescued by a white dog who gives him a mission: save his father from death. His mission flounders until the dog''s owner helps him by bringing his reluctant mother back into the family. Winner of the 1984 Governor General''s Literary Award for Drama.

The collection consists of stage, radio, television and film scripts of some 24 separate works (both produced and unproduced) in over 100 manuscript and typed drafts. Most are represented by multiple drafts, a great many with manuscript revisions, and several have manuscript working notes. There are review clippings for most stage plays with some house programs, posters, etc. Also included are a few fragments of works and several notebooks or outlines for plays or dramatic ideas. There are notes and/or drafts of several presentations and articles, some correspondence and a few photographs. Of special note are several of the awards received by Judith Thompson over the years for her work.

Two characters and two monologues, tied together across time and place, their stories a candid pursuit of hope and empathy, even in the face of an unbelievably cruel world. Judith Thompson''s ''Such Creatures'' portrays her raw style of storytelling and showcases her incessant quest to understand the dark, neglected and troubling corners of society.