This first-of-its kind collection includes a wide range of works, from an early examination and critique of American society after World War II to plays that reflect socio-political concerns that kept pace with historical events, like the sit-in demonstrations, the bus boycotts, black nationalism, and the women’s liberation movement. A hybrid of comedic forms including satire, farce, comedy of manners, romantic comedy, dark comedy, and tragicomedy are presented through vernacular language, stand-up performance art, masks, broad humor, as well as the minstrel show. Essays, articles and interviews complement this critical edition.
Author: Various Authors
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Applause Books
Published: 04/01/2000
Series: Applause Books
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 8.92h x 5.96w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9781557832788
Language: English
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