Edward Albee
A Literary Companion
Published on 23. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
179 pages
978-0-7864-3401-5 (ISBN)
Description
This work covers the canon of playwright Edward Albee, perhaps best known as the author of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Comprehensive entries detail the plays and major characters. Other features include biographical information and insights into Albee's artistic beliefs, his understanding of the playwright's responsibility, the importance of music in drama, and the technical craft of writing plays.
Reviews / Votes
"excellent series of Literary Companions"-Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
chronology, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
351 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3401-5 (9780786434015)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Phyllis T. Dircks is a professor of English at Long Island University in Greenvale, New York. A specialist in contemporary American drama, she lives in Huntington, New York.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chronology of Albee's Life and Works
Edward Albee: A Literary Companion
On Plays and Playmaking
Appendix: Writing and Research Topics
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
Chronology of Albee's Life and Works
Edward Albee: A Literary Companion
On Plays and Playmaking
Appendix: Writing and Research Topics
Bibliography
Index