"The Kentucky Cycle" is a play by Robert Schenkkan, first performed in 1987. The play is made up of nine separate but interrelated stories that span two centuries of American history, all set in the state of Kentucky. The stories follow the lives of several families as they struggle to survive and thrive in a changing and often violent landscape. The play deals with themes of family, land ownership, greed, and the legacy of violence in American history. It is known for its epic scope and powerful characterizations, and has been praised for its ability to capture the complexity and contradictions of American life. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1992, cementing its place as a classic of American theater.
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