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Fifty years after the original production of Death of a Salesman,
Arthur Miller's play has as much emotional impact upon and
relevance to the audience of twenty-first century America as it did
when it was first performed. In this collection of papers, taken
from the Fifth International Arthur Miller Conference in Brooklyn
Heights, New York, authors focus on the play's position in
America's dramatic literary canon. The subjects of the essays range
from evaluation of the play in economic terms to critical analysis
of specific productions, to a look at the body of Miller's works.
Edward Albee (1928-2016) was a central figure in modern American
theatre, and his bold and often experimental theatrical style won
him wide acclaim. This book explores the issues, public and
private, that so influenced Albee's vision over five decades, from
his first great success, The Zoo Story (1959), to his last play,
Me, Myself, & I (2008). Matthew Roudane covers all of Albee's
original works in this comprehensive, clearly structured, and
up-to-date study of the playwright's life and career: in Part I,
the volume explores Albee's background and the historical contexts
of his work; Part II concentrates on twenty-four of his plays,
including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962); and Part III
investigates his critical reception. Surveying Albee's relationship
with Broadway, and including interviews conducted with Albee
himself, this book will be of great importance for theatregoers and
students seeking an accessible yet incisive introduction to this
extraordinary American playwright.
Few American playwrights have exerted as much influence on the contemporary stage as Sam Shepard. His plays are performed "on" and "off" Broadway as well as in all the major regional American theaters. They are also widely performed and studied in Europe, particularly in Britain, Germany and France, finding both a popular and a scholarly audience. This companion explores the various aspects of Shepard's career, providing fascinating first-hand accounts and substantial critical chapters on the plays, poetry, music, fiction, acting, directing and film work.
Few American playwrights have exerted as much influence on the contemporary stage as Sam Shepard. His plays are performed "on" and "off" Broadway as well as in all the major regional American theaters. They are also widely performed and studied in Europe, particularly in Britain, Germany and France, finding both a popular and a scholarly audience. This companion explores the various aspects of Shepard's career, providing fascinating first-hand accounts and substantial critical chapters on the plays, poetry, music, fiction, acting, directing and film work.
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