Provides a comprehensive biography of Eugene O'Neill examining O'Neill's life and works. Discusses the ideas behind O'Neill's writings and his critical treatment of the American dream.
Arthur Miller is described by some as the greatest American playwright of the twentieth century. But to fully understand and appreciate his work, students must comprehend the political climate in which he was writing and the changes facing the world at the time.
the legendary passion of Lillian Hellman and Dashiell Hammett
Mellen, Joan
1996
Looks at the lives, careers, and relationships of the two writers focusing on their active roles in American literary, political, and social circles and examining their nontraditional yet long-term love affair.
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.
Biography of the dramatist who wrote "The Glass Menagerie," "A Streetcar Named Desire", and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Covers Williams' largely unknown personal life, including his fear that he would fall victim to the mental disorder that institutionalized his sister Rose; how he channeled his dreams and fears into writing; and his early success.
