Historical Dictionary of Contemporary American Theater: 1930-2010 : 2 Volumes
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| Title: | Historical Dictionary of Contemporary American Theater: 1930-2010 : 2 Volumes |
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| Description: | From legends like Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller to successful present-day playwrights like Neil LaBute, Tony Kushner, and David Mamet, some of the most important names in the history of theater are from the past 80 years. Contemporary American theater has produced some of the most memorable, beloved, and important plays in history, including Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar Named Desire, Barefoot in the Park, Our Town, The Crucible, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Odd Couple.Historical Dictionary of Contemporary American Theater presents the plays and personages, movements and institutions, and cultural developments of the American stage from 1930 to 2010, a period of vast and almost continuous change. It covers the ever-changing history of the American theater with emphasis on major movements, persons, plays, and events. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 1,500 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of American theater. |
| Authors: | James Fisher |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | American drama--21st century--Dictionaries, American drama--20th century--Dictionaries, Theater--United States--History--20th century--Dictionaries, Theater--United States--History--21st century--Dictionaries |
| Categories: | PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Reference, REFERENCE / Dictionaries |
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