A literary companion to the works of African-American playwright August Wilson that provides information on characters, dates, events, allusions, staging strategies, and themes from his plays.
Provides a picture book biography of African American playwright August Wilson describing his childhood, love of language, struggle against racism in school, and journey to become a writer. Includes quotes, a timeline, and a bibliography.
Provides a critical analysis of the writings of twentieth-century African-American dramatist August Wilson, and includes a chronology, as well as information about the personal experiences that have influenced his work.
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 ten critical essays on the writings of twentieth-century American playwright August Wilson, and includes a chronology of his life, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.
