Library of Congress Classification
Class P - Language & Literature
Subclass PN Literature (General)
PN 80-99 Literature Criticism
PN 1600-3307
Drama
PN 6110.5-6120
Collections (Drama)
DRAMA
PLAYS
THEATER
THEATRE
AMERICAN DRAMA
AMERICAN DRAMA--20th CENTURY
ENGLISH DRAMA
ENGLISH DRAMA--19th CENTURY
DRAMA--20th CENTURY
DRAMA--HISTORY AND CRITICISM
DRAMATISTS
DRAMA--BIO-BIBLIOGRAPHY
DRAMATISTS--BIOGRAPHY
A Companion to Twentieth-Century American Drama by
This Companion provides an original and authoritative survey of twentieth-century American drama studies, written by some of the best scholars and critics in the field. Balances consideration of canonical material with discussion of works by previously marginalized playwrights Includes studies of leading dramatists, such as Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Eugene O'Neill and Gertrude Stein Allows readers to make new links between particular plays and playwrights Examines the movements that framed the century, such as the Harlem Renaissance, lesbian and gay drama, and the solo performances of the 1980s and 1990s Situates American drama within larger discussions about American ideas and culture
Modern American Drama, 1945-2000 by
In this new edition of the widely-acclaimed Modern American Drama, Christopher Bigsby completes his survey of postwar and contemporary theatre and brings the reader up to 2000. While retaining the key elements of the first edition, including surveys of those major figures who have shaped postwar American drama, such as Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Edward Albee, David Mamet, and Sam Shepard, Bigsby also explores the most recent works and performances: these include plays by established dramatists such as Miller's The Ride down Mount Morgan and Albee's Three Tall Women, as well as works by relatively new playwrights Paula Vogel, Tony Kushner, and Terrence McNally among others. Bigsby also provides a new chapter, 'Beyond Broadway' and offers an analysis of how theatre has formed and influenced the millenial culture of America.
Drama Criticism by
Each annual volume of this text covers ten to twelve important dramatists. For each play or playwright featured, a full range of critical opinion is presented. A biographical sketch, chronological list of works, exerpts of critical material and a bibliography are all included for each entry.
Masterplots II, Drama Series by
Masterplots II: Drama Series covers plays by important 20th century playwrights, such as Samuel Beckett, Arthur Miller, Eugene O'neill, George Bernard Shaw, neil Simon, and tennessee Williams.
