Bloom's major dramatists

Provides biographical information about American author Thornton Wilder, features a selection of critical views on his body of work, and includes profiles of two Wilder plays, including "Our Town," and "The Skin of Our Teeth," each with a plot summary, list of characters, and critical essays.

Includes a biography of Williams plus critical studies of three of his plays.

Includes a biography of Shakespeare plus critical studies of five of his tragedies.

Includes a biography of Shakespeare plus critical studies of four of his plays.

Includes a biography of Shakespeare plus critical studies of four of his historical plays.

Includes a biography of Shakespeare plus critical studies of five of his comedies.

Includes a biography of O'Neill plus critical studies of three of his plays.

Presents critical and bibliographical information on three plays by American dramatist Arthur Miller, including "The Crucible," "All My Sons," and "Death of a Salesman"; and features a short biography of Miller.

Includes a biography of Chekhov plus critical studies of four of his plays.

Presents critical excerpts on five works by British playwright Tom Stoppard, covering various aspects of the plays, and also provides plot summaries, a Stoppard biography, primary and secondary bibliographies, and an index of themes and ideas.