Playwrights of the New American Theater

""Playwrights of the New American Theater"" by Thomas H. Dickinson is a comprehensive exploration of the most influential and groundbreaking playwrights of the contemporary American theater. The book delves into the works of playwrights such as Sam Shepard, David Mamet, August Wilson, Tony Kushner, and Wendy Wasserstein, among others, examining their contributions to the American theater and their impact on the cultural landscape of the United States.Through detailed analysis of their plays, Dickinson offers insights into the themes, styles, and techniques that have made these playwrights so influential. He also examines the historical, social, and political contexts in which these writers emerged, highlighting the ways in which their work reflects and responds to the changing cultural landscape of America.With its in-depth analysis and engaging writing style, ""Playwrights of the New American Theater"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the contemporary American theater, as well as for students and scholars of drama and literature.1925. Contents: The Playwright as Pioneer: Percy MacKaye; The Playwright Unbound: Eugene O'Neill; Interpreters of the American Scene; On Our American Comedy; and The Mystery of Form. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.