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Overview
American Drama offers a comprehensive introduction for students who require detailed but clear information on the dramatists included. It has much to offer the academic and serious reader and addresses the common concern that the unfamiliar names and forgotten voices of those who made a major contribution to the history of American drama have been unfairly neglected. A range of approaches and a wide selection of plays discussed make this volume a landmark in our appreciation and understanding of some of this century's greatest writers.
Synopsis
American Drama offers a comprehensive introduction for students who require detailed but clear information on the dramatists included. It has much to offer the academic and serious reader and addresses the common concern that the unfamiliar names and forgotten voices of those who made a major contribution to the history of American drama have been unfairly neglected. A range of approaches and a wide selection of plays discussed make this volume a landmark in our appreciation and understanding of some of this century's greatest writers.
Booknews
American theater has always acted as a reflection and a commentary on the dominance, power, and sometimes corruption of the American democratic dream. This collection offers an introduction to the subject through 11 essays on playwrights including Susan Glaspell, Eugene O'Neill, Clifford Odets, Imamu Amiri Baraka, Neil Simon, and Marsha Norman. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)