Abbotson, Susan C. W.

Profiles ten influential modern American plays, with an introductory overview of modern American drama and a biography of each play's author with discussion of themes, major characters, historical background, and critical reception.

A critical introduction to twentieth-century American playwright Arthur Miller that discusses his experiences involving the Great Depression, the Holocaust, the House Un-American Activities Committee, Marilyn Monroe, and other aspects of his life, in connection with the social and moral themes of eight of his major plays.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the major and minor works of playwright Arthur Miller, as well as his personal life, achievements, tragedies, and relationships.

Contains thirty-three alphabetically arranged entries, each of which explores a theme in modern drama from the perspectives of three representative plays.