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Contemporary American Playwrights by C. W. E. Bigsby β€” book cover

Contemporary American Playwrights

by C. W. E. Bigsby, Christopher Bigsby
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Overview

The playwrights covered in this study have among them won most of the available awards and experienced considerable success in the theater. They have not, however, found their way so easily into the academic canon. Christopher Bigsby examines, in some detail, the developing careers of some of America's most fascinating and original dramatic talent: John Guare, Tina Howe, Tony Kushner, Emily Mann, Richard Nelson, Marsha Norman, David Rabe, Paula Vogel, Wendy Wasserstein, and Lanford Wilson. In addition to the well-known works, Bigsby discusses some of their latest plays to reach the stage. This lively and accessible book will be of interest to students, scholars and general theatergoers alike.

Synopsis

A leading writer on American theatre explores the works and influences of ten contemporary American playwrights.

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From the Publisher

"Bigsby's study helps fill the void in criticism of contemporary American drama and will be useful as introductions to the playwrights for high school students and college undergraduates." Libraries Unlimited

Book Details

Published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
452
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780521661089

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