Wendy Wasserstein: A Casebook

ISBN-13: 9781138987012 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 246 str.

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Women's Movement, Bette Mandl; Chapter 2 Bachelor Machine, Stephanie Hammer; Chapter 3 Generations of Nora, Robert F. Gross; Chapter 4 We've All Come a Long Way, William C. Boles; Chapter 5 Female Laughter and Comic Possibilities, Miriam M. Chirico; Chapter 6 Building the Gift, Deborah K. Anderson; Chapter 7 Wendy Wasserstein's Three Sisters, Gaylord Brewer; Chapter 8 When Wendy Isn't Trendy, Helene Keyssar; Chapter 9 Three American Daughters, Glenda Frank; Chapter 10 An Interview with Wendy Wasserstein, Claudia Barnett;

O autorze

Claudia Barnett