Wendy Wasserstein: A Casebook

by Claudia Barnett (Editor)

Overview

Wendy Wasserstein: A Casebook contains in-depth discussions of the playwright's major works, including her recent play 1 An American Daughter. Wasserstein's plays and essays are explored within diverse traditions, including Jewish storytelling, women's writing, and classical comedy. Critical perspectives include feminist, Bakhtinian, and actor/director. Comparisons with other playwrights, such as Rachel Crothers, Caryl Churchill, and Anton Chekhov, provide context and understanding. An interview with the playwright and an annotated bibliography are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138987012
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/18/2016
Series:	Casebooks on Modern Dramatists
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Women's Movement, Bette Mandl; Chapter 2 Bachelor Machine, Stephanie Hammer; Chapter 3 Generations of Nora, Robert F. Gross; Chapter 4 We've All Come a Long Way, William C. Boles; Chapter 5 Female Laughter and Comic Possibilities, Miriam M. Chirico; Chapter 6 Building the Gift, Deborah K. Anderson; Chapter 7 Wendy Wasserstein's Three Sisters, Gaylord Brewer; Chapter 8 When Wendy Isn't Trendy, Helene Keyssar; Chapter 9 Three American Daughters, Glenda Frank; Chapter 10 An Interview with Wendy Wasserstein, Claudia Barnett;

Editorial Reviews

Wendy Wasserstein is one of America's foremost playwrights. At times her gender has led to unfair evaluation of her work because critics looking for a straightforward feminist point of view are likely to be disappointed by her complex vision of life. This collection includes essays that contextualize and analyze her writing from a variety of perspectives. Topics include female communities in , the role of women in , and the unfavorable critical reception of . Includes an interview with the playwright. The editor is an assistant professor at Middle Tennessee State University Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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