Wendy Wasserstein A Casebook |
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| Editor:
| Barnett, Claudia |
| Series title: | Casebooks on Modern Dramatists Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8153-2953-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1998 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $125.00 |
Book Description:
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Wendy Wasserstein: A Casebook contains in-depth discussions of the playwright's major works, including her recent play 1 An American Daughter. Wasserstein's plays and essays are explored within diverse traditions, including Jewish storytelling, women's writing, and classical comedy. Critical perspectives include feminist, Bakhtinian, and actor/director. Comparisons with other playwrights, such as Rachel Crothers, Caryl Churchill, and Anton Chekhov, provide context and understanding. An...
More DescriptionWendy Wasserstein: A Casebook contains in-depth discussions of the playwright's major works, including her recent play 1 An American Daughter. Wasserstein's plays and essays are explored within diverse traditions, including Jewish storytelling, women's writing, and classical comedy. Critical perspectives include feminist, Bakhtinian, and actor/director. Comparisons with other playwrights, such as Rachel Crothers, Caryl Churchill, and Anton Chekhov, provide context and understanding. An interview with the playwright and an annotated bibliography are included.