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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Edward Albee : A Critical Introduction by Matthew Roudane
Edward Albee 1928-2016 was a central figure in modern American theatre, and his bold and often experimental theatrical style won him wide acclaim. This book explores the issues, public and private, that so influenced Albees vision over five decades, from his first great success, The Zoo Story 1959, to his last play, Me, Myself, & I 2008. Matthew Roudane covers all of Albees original works in this comprehensive, clearly structured, and up-to-date study of the playwrights life and career: in Part I, the volume explores Albees background and the historical contexts of his work; Part II concentrates on twenty-four of his plays, including Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 1962; and Part III investigates his critical reception. Surveying Albees relationship with Broadway, and including interviews conducted with Albee himself, this book will be of great importance for theatregoers and students seeking an accessible yet incisive introduction to this extraordinary American playwright.show more