In the late nineteenth century, Asian American drama made its
debut with the spotlight firmly on the lives and struggles of
Asians in North America, rather than on the cultures and traditions
of the Asian homeland. Today, Asian American playwrights continue
to challenge the limitations of established theatrical conventions
and direct popular attention toward issues and experiences that
might otherwise be ignored or marginalized. While Asian American
literature came into full bloom in the last 25 years, Asian
American drama has yet to receive the kind of critical attention it
warrants. This reference book serves as a versatile vehicle for
exploring the field of Asian American drama from its recorded
conception to its present stage.
Included are alphabetically arranged entries for 52 Asian
American dramatists of origins from India, Pakistan, Vietnam, the
Philippines, Japan, Korea, and China. Each entry includes relevant
biographical information that contextualizes the works of a
playwright, an interpretive description of selected plays that
spotlights recurring themes and plots, a summary of the
playwright's critical reception, and a bibliography of primary and
secondary works. The entries are written by expert contributors and
reflect the ethnic diversity of the Asian American community. The
volume closes with a selected, general bibliography, which includes
anthologies, scholarly studies, and periodicals.
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