This first-of-its kind collection includes a wide range of works, from an early examination and critique of American society after World War II to plays that reflect socio-political concerns that kept pace with historical events, like the sit-in demonstrations, the bus boycotts, black nationalism, and the women's liberation movement. A hybrid of comedic forms including satire, farce, comedy of manners, romantic comedy, dark comedy, and tragicomedy are presented through vernacular language, stand-up performance art, masks, broad humor, as well as the minstrel show. Essays, articles and interviews complement this critical edition.
| Artist |
|
| Composer |
|
| Publisher |
Applause Books |
| Series |
Applause Books |
| Pages |
512(07) |
| Language |
|
| Instrument |
|
| Category |
Reference |
| SubCategory1 |
Stage & Screen |
| SubCategory2 |
|
| Medium |
Softcover |
| ISBN13 |
9781557832788 |
| ISBN13 |
1557832781 |
| Dimensions |
228x152 |