Playwright Tony Kushner is a voice of intellectualism,
neo-socialism, gay activism, and political outrage in an era when
political pendulum has swayed to the right. Through scalding
humour, thought, and compassion, he explores political dynamics and
the human condition in the modern era, shedding light on and giving
hope for the direst of circumstances. His best known work, ""Angels
in America"", delves beneath the anti-gay rhetoric and political
superficiality of the AIDS pandemic to true suffering and
transformation. His political epic ""Homebody/Kabul"" engages the
issue of terrorism and conflicting fundamental beliefs. In this
book, 11 scholars explore the works of Tony Kushner across his
career. Several address ""Angels"": one explores the presentation
of homosexuality by Kushner compared to that of Tennessee Williams,
who wrote in a less tolerant era; another places ""Angels"" in the
contexts of Hegel's concept of freedom and the gay revolution; a
third discusses the play in terms of queer theory and politics.
""Homebody/Kabul"" is examined in two essays, one analyzing media
reaction, the other exploring cultural and economic differences,
religious fundamentalism and the ""West's luxurious predominance in
the world."" Other studies address relationships in Kushner's works
to William Inge's 1950 play ""Come Back, Little Sheba""; the plays
of experimentalist Adrienne Kennedy; and fascist creep in the era
of playwrights W.H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood among other
topics.
General
Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2006 |
First published: |
April 2006 |
Editors: |
James Fisher
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 154 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
233 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-2536-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7864-2536-9 |
Barcode: |
9780786425365 |
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