| Description |
1 online resource (128 pages) |
| Series |
Modern Theatre Guides |
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Continuum modern theatre guides.
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; General Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Background and Context; 2 Analysis and Commentary; 3. Production History; 4 Workshopping the Play; 5 Conclusion; Timeline 1950-65; Further Reading; References; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; V; W; Y |
| Summary |
Fences represents the decade of the 1950s, and, when it premiered in 1985, it won the Pulitzer Prize. Set during the beginnings of the civil rights movement, it also concerns generational change and renewal, ending with a celebration of the life of its protagonist, even though it takes place at his funeral. Critics and scholars have lauded August Wilson's work for its universality and its ability, especially in Fences, to transcend racial barriers and this play helped to earn him the titles of ""America's greatest playwright"" and ""the African American Shakespeare."" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-104) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Wilson, August. Fences.
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Group identity in literature.
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Literary studies: from c 1900.
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Theatre studies.
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Performing Arts -- General.
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Literary Criticism -- General.
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Group identity in literature.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781441168443 |
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1441168443 |
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1441141170 |
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9781441141170 |
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0826496474 |
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9780826496478 |
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