The Facts on File Companion to American Drama

by Bryer, Jackson R.; Hartig, Mary C.; Facts on File, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780816046652
• ISBN10: 0816046654
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

One volume of a series of companion works to genres of American literature

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. v
A-to-Z Entries	p. 1
Appendixes
Winners of Major Drama Prizes	p. 535
Selected Bibliography	p. 542
List of Contributors	p. 548
Index	p. 549
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Excerpts

One volume of a series of companion works to genres of American literature, The Facts On File Companion to American Drama is a valuable encyclopedic guide to American dramatic literature throughout history. From the classics to groundbreaking works and visionary playwrights such as Tennessee Williams, Eugene O'Neill, and Arthur Miller, this volume covers American drama in its many forms.
Authoritative and loaded with the kind of information readers will find fascinating, the book contains approximately 600 A-to-Z entries, ranging in length from 500 to 1,500 words, that cover playwrights, major plays, important theater companies and movements, awards, and influential directors. Many important but obscure plays are discussed along with those that are familiar to the general reader. With contributions from a collection of scholars, The Facts On File Companion to American Drama presents the full history of the genre. Many entries include bibliographies for further research. Appendixes include a general bibliography and a chronological list of prizewinners for major drama awards. Students and others interested in American drama will appreciate having access to this resource for its variety of information and easy-to-use format.