Black Comedy: 9 Plays: A Critical Anthology with Interviews and Essays

by Lynda M. Hill, Lofton Mitchell, Abram Hill, et al.

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1557832781

ISBN13:9781557832788

Release Date:April 2000

Publisher:Rlpg/Galleys

Length:514 Pages

Weight:1.55 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Anthologies Comedy Criticism & Theory Drama History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Performing Arts Theater

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