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Edward Albee : a critical introduction

Roudané, Matthew Charles, 1953- author

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\"Edward Albee (1928-2016) was a central figure in modern American theatre, and his bold and often experimental theatrical style won him wide acclaim. This book explores the issues, public and private, that so influenced Albee's vision over five decades, from his first great success, The Zoo Story (1959), to his last play, Me, Myself, & I (2008). Matthew Roudané covers all of Albee's original works in this comprehensive, clearly structured, and up-to-date study of the playwright's life and career: in Part I, the volume explores Albee's background and the historical contexts of his work; Part II concentrates on twenty-four of his plays, including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962); and Part III investigates his critical reception. Surveying Albee's relationship with Broadway, and including interviews conducted with Albee himself, this book will be of great importance for theatregoers and students seeking an accessible yet incisive introduction to this extraordinary American playwright\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Albee, Edward, 1928-2016 Criticism and interpretation.
• ISBN: 9780521726955, 0521726956, 9780521898294, 0521898293

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
PS3551.L25 Z857 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE