C. W. E. Bigsby Livres

Focusing on postwar theatre, this edition of Modern American Drama provides a comprehensive survey up to 2000, highlighting key figures like Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller. It retains essential elements from the first edition while incorporating analyses of recent works by established playwrights and emerging voices, such as Paula Vogel and Tony Kushner. Bigsby’s exploration captures the evolution of American drama, showcasing both classic and contemporary contributions to the theatrical landscape.

Focusing on ten contemporary American playwrights, this exploration delves into their significant works and the influences that shaped them. The author, a prominent figure in American theatre, provides insights into the creative processes and thematic concerns of these playwrights, highlighting their contributions to the landscape of modern theatre. Through critical analysis, the book sheds light on the evolution of American drama and the cultural contexts that inform these influential voices.

This analysis delves into the themes, characters, and societal critiques present in Arthur Miller's plays. It explores his unique voice and the historical context of his work, providing a comprehensive understanding of his contributions to American theater. The study highlights Miller's ability to address complex human emotions and moral dilemmas, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and fans of his plays.

Nietzsche said that he never travelled anywhere without a volume of Emerson's essays in his pocket, while Mathew Arnold described Emerson as 'the greatest prose writer of the century'. It is a remarkable writer who could at once appeal to a man considered a pillar of Victorian society, and to a man dedicated to bringing down such pillars. In his own time Emerson was considered a profoundly radical thinker, but after his death he was increasingly seen as a bland Boston Brahmin, contentedly ripening with the new England melons, benignly meditating on such viperous notions as the Over–soul.He is now appreciated as one of the truly seminal American writers, refusing all orthodoxies, complacencies and fixities—both a truly celebratory and deeply adversarial thinker. A unique paperback edition, with introduction and chronology of Emerson's life and times.

Focusing on the early unpublished plays and significant works of Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, and Edward Albee, the book offers a detailed analysis that uncovers the themes, characters, and stylistic elements that define these playwrights. Dr. Bigsby delves into their contributions to American theater, providing insights into their creative processes and the cultural contexts that shaped their writing. This examination highlights the evolution of their works and their lasting impact on the dramatic arts.

The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and a mixure of boy and girl parts. The Crucible is a study of the events which led to the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials, and a parable for 1950s McCarthyism in the USA.

Focusing on the aesthetic of anarchic farce, this study delves into Orton's principal plays while exploring their significance within contemporary literature and art. It seeks to articulate the nature and achievements of his work, positioning him within the broader context of post-modern sensibility that emerged in the late 20th century. Through this analysis, the book highlights Orton's contributions to the evolution of dramatic expression and his influence on the literary landscape.

Hester fled an oppressive marriage & embarked on a voyage which was to bring danger & death,Mystery & ritual and tempest & temptation.