Synopsis
(Applause Books).
This first-of-its kind collection includes a wide range of works, from an early examination and critique of American society after World War II to plays that reflect socio-political concerns that kept pace with historical events, like the sit-in demonstrations, the bus boycotts, black nationalism, and the women's liberation movement.
A hybrid of comedic forms including satire, farce, comedy of manners, romantic comedy, dark comedy, and tragicomedy are presented through vernacular language, stand-up performance art, masks, broad humor, as well as the minstrel show.
Essays, articles and interviews complement this critical edition.
Themes
- American drama
- African American dramatists
- African Americans in literature
- African Americans--Drama
- African Americans
- American drama (Comedy)--African American authors
- African American dramatists--20th century--Interviews
- American drama--20th century--History and criticism
- American drama--History and criticism
- American drama (Comedy)--African American authors--History and criticism
- PS628.N4 B52 1997
