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August Wilson's Fences (Hardcover)
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August Wilson's Fences (Hardcover)
Series: Modern Theatre Guides
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This book provides a guide to the political and historical context
of the 1950s and to the African American cultural context.August
Wilson is generally acknowledged to be the most respected African
American playwright. His cycle of plays spanning the decades of the
twentieth century have been profoundly influential in the American
theatre, and highly acclaimed. "Fences" represents the decade of
the 1950s and when it premiered in 1985 it won the Pulitzer Prize.
Set during the beginnings of the civil rights movement, it also
concerns generational change and renewal, ending with a celebration
of the life of its protagonist, even though it takes place at his
funeral. Critics and scholars have lauded August Wilson's work for
its universality and its ability, especially in Fences, to
transcend racial barriers and earned him the titles of "America's
greatest playwright" and "African American Shakespeare." The guide
provides a comprehensive critical introduction to "Fences", giving
students an overview of the background and context, including
detailed analysis of the play, including its structure, style and
characters; analysis of key production issues and choices; overview
of the performance history from the first performances in 1985 to
more recent productions; and an annotated guide to further reading
highlighting key critical approaches."Continuum Modern Theatre
Guides" offer concise, accessible and informed introductions to the
key plays of modern times. Each book is carefully structured to
offer a systematic study of the play in its biographical,
historical, social and political context, an in-depth study of the
text, an overview of the work's production history including screen
adaptations, and practical work-shopping exercises. They also
include a timeline and suggestions for further reading which
highlight key critical approaches. This will enable students to
develop their understanding of playwrights and theatre-makers, as
well as inspiring them to broaden their studies.
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