| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 221 pages) |
| Series |
Garland reference library of the humanities ; v. 2075. Casebooks on modern dramatists ; v. 26 |
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Garland reference library of the humanities ; v. 2075.
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Garland reference library of the humanities. Casebooks on modern dramatists ; v. 26.
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| Contents |
Women's movement / Bette Mandl -- Bachelor machine / Stephanie Hammer -- Generations of Nora / Robert F. Gross -- We've all come a long way / William C. Boles -- Female laughter and comic possibilities / Miriam M. Chirico -- Building the gift / Deborah K. Anderson -- Wendy Wasserstein's three sisters / Gaylord Brewer -- When Wendy isn't trendy / Helene Keyssar -- Three American daughters / Glenda Frank -- Interview with Wendy Wasserstein / Claudia Barnett |
| Summary |
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 interview with the playwright and an annotated bibliography are included |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-212) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Wasserstein, Wendy -- Criticism and interpretation
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| SUBJECT |
Wasserstein, Wendy fast |
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Wasserstein, Wendy. swd |
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Women and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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DRAMA -- American.
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Women and literature
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Barnett, Claudia
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| ISBN |
9781135660666 |
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1135660662 |
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1299698166 |
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9781299698161 |
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