CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS. [SIGNED]

BIGSBY, Christopher.

ISBN 10: 0521668077 / ISBN 13: 9780521668071

Published by Cambridge University Press,, Cambridge, Uk, 1999

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8vo. pp 440. Signed presentation from the author to Malcom Bradbury:" For Malcom & Elizabeth with congratulations! and much love. Pam & Chris. Feb 2000. " Fine. First Edition. Wraps. Seller Inventory # 59515

Bibliographic Details

Title: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS. [SIGNED]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press,, Cambridge, Uk

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

The playwrights covered in this study have among them won most of the available awards and experienced considerable success in the theater. They have not, however, found their way so easily into the academic canon. Christopher Bigsby examines, in some detail, the developing careers of some of America's most fascinating and original dramatic talent: John Guare, Tina Howe, Tony Kushner, Emily Mann, Richard Nelson, Marsha Norman, David Rabe, Paula Vogel, Wendy Wasserstein, and Lanford Wilson. In addition to the well-known works, Bigsby discusses some of their latest plays to reach the stage. This lively and accessible book will be of interest to students, scholars and general theatergoers alike.

Book Description:

In this study Christopher Bigsby explores the works and influences of ten contemporary American playwrights: John Guare, Tina Howe, Tony Kushner, Emily Mann, Richard Nelson, Marsha Norman, David Rabe, Paula Vogel, Wendy Wasserstein, and Lanford Wilson. He examines, in some detail, the developing careers of some of America's most fascinating and original dramatic talent. In addition to well-known works, Bigsby discusses some of the latest plays to reach the stage. This lively and accessible book will be of interest to students, scholars and general theatre-goers alike.