| Black Comedy: 9 Plays: A Critical Anthology with Interviews and Essays Contributor(s): Various Authors (Author) |
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ISBN: 1557832781 ISBN-13: 9781557832788 Publisher: Applause Books OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2000 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Drama | American - General - Literary Criticism | Drama |
| Dewey: 812.052 |
| LCCN: 97009500 |
| Series: Applause Books |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 5.96" W x 8.92" (1.42 lbs) 514 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |