historical drama, american

Presents three plays by American playwright Thornton Wilder, written between 1938 and 1955, including "Our Town," "The Skin of Our Teeth," and "The Matchmaker.".

With the Salem witch trials as a background, a young woman seeks revenge against her married lover by accusing him and his wife of sorcery.

Provides a literary analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

Twenty-five one-act plays and programs including drama, comedy, and choral readings, featuring George Washington, Molly Pitcher, Thomas Paine, and other herioc figures of Revolutionary times.

An introduction to Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible, " discussing the author's life, the impact of the play, its plot, cast of characters, literary criticism, and pertinence for today's audiences.

A critical study of the work of award-winning African-American playwright August Wilson, examining the thematic structure of his plays, their placement within the context of American drama, and the uniquely African-American experiences and traditions Wilson dramatizes.

Analyzes the plays "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "Fences," "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," and "The Piano Lesson" by African-American writer August Wilson, discussing their depiction of the twentieth-century African-American experience.

Presents critical essays on Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.