dramatists, american

Provides an overview of the criticisms surrounding the plays, screenplays, and films of David Mamet.

Looks at the life of twentieth-century African-American playwright Lorraine Hansberry.

Presents alphabetized biographical and critical profiles of over sixty African-American dramatists from the nineteenth century through the early twenty-first, such as James Baldwin, Zora Neale Hurston, and Richard Wright.

The second installment in playwright Neil Simon's memoirs of his life, beginning where "Rewrites" left off with the death of his wife, Joan, and telling of his efforts to deal with his loss, his relationship with Marsha Mason, his move to California, his second marriage, and the creation of his plays and films.

Alphabetically arranged entries profile sixty-two contemporary gay American poets and dramatists, providing a brief biography, discussion of major works and themes, and an overview of the author's critical reception for each entry.

Nineteen American playwrights, including David Auburn, Tina Howe, David Ives, Diana Song, and Charles Fuller, describe the plays that most influenced them.

A biography of the playwright Tennessee Williams.

Presents a comprehensive anthology of the life and works of twentieth-century American playwright, Tennessee Williams, and contains critical commentaries on his plays, analysis of his characters, biographical information, and more.

Chronicles the life of playwright Arthur Miller, discussing his childhood in Depression-era New York City, his college years in Michigan, his early professional rejections, his literary successes, and other related topics.

A biography of American playwright Edward Albee, describing his life as the adopted child of rich, unloving parents, and tracing the highs and lows of his career.