Contemporary African American Women Playwrights: A Casebook Contributor(s): Kolin, Philip C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415978262 ISBN-13: 9780415978262 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art - Performing Arts | Theater - Playwriting - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
Dewey: 812.520 |
LCCN: 2007017379 |
Series: Casebooks on Modern Dramatists (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.05 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 'The impressive array of scholars gathered in this collection, all experts in the field, read the plays with nuance and situate them deftly within their cultural and historical contexts. Scholars of contemporary theater and drama and of African American literature will find value in this engaging collection.' - Choice 'For students and scholars of American theatre and drama generally and African American theatre and drama most particularly, this is an extremely valuable critical source.' - Harry Elam, Stanford University, USA In the last fifty years, American and World theatre has been challenged and enriched by the rise to prominence of numerous female African American dramatists. Contemporary African American Women Playwrights is the first critical volume to explore the contexts and influences of these writers, and their exploration of black history and identity through a wealth of diverse, courageous and visionary dramas. Kolin compiles a wealth of new essays, comprising:
Contributors: Brandi Wilkins Catanese, Soyica Diggs, James Fisher, Freda Scott Giles, Joan Wylie Hall, Philip C. Kolin, David Krasner, Sandra G. Shannon, Debby Thompson, Beth Turner and Jacqueline Wood. |