Modern American Drama, 1945-2000
Modern American Drama, 1945-2000 by C. W. E. Bigsby is a comprehensive exploration of postwar and contemporary American theater, published by Cambridge University Press on December 21, 2000. This second edition spans 453 pages and is presented in English, offering an in-depth survey of significant figures and works that have shaped American drama from 1945 to the year 2000.
In this edition, Bigsby retains key elements from the first while incorporating new insights into the evolving landscape of American theater. The book examines influential playwrights such as Eugene O’Neill, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller, alongside newer voices like Paula Vogel and Tony Kushner. Additionally, it features a new chapter titled “Beyond Broadway,” which analyzes the impact of theater on millennial American culture. Readers will find a thorough discussion of both established and emerging works, making this edition a valuable resource for those interested in drama, literary criticism, and the performing arts.
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In this new edition of the widely-acclaimed Modern American Drama, Christopher Bigsby completes his survey of postwar and contemporary theatre and brings the reader up to 2000. While retaining the key elements of the first edition, including surveys of those major figures who have shaped postwar American drama, such as Eugene O’Neill, Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Edward Albee, David Mamet, and Sam Shepard, Bigsby also explores the most recent works and performances: these include plays by established dramatists such as Miller’s The Ride down Mount Morgan and Albee’s Three Tall Women, as well as works by relatively new playwrights Paula Vogel, Tony Kushner, and Terrence McNally among others. Bigsby also provides a new chapter, ‘Beyond Broadway’ and offers an analysis of how theatre has formed and influenced the millenial culture of America.
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