August Wilson in Context (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009363211)

August Wilson is one of the twentieth century's most important and acclaimed playwrights. This volume demonstrates Wilson's significance to contemporary theatre, culture, and politics by providing fresh and compelling insights into his life, practices, and contributions as an artist and public intellectual. Across four thematically organized sections, contributors situate Wilson's work in his social, cultural and political contexts, examine ongoing developments in Wilson studies, explore the production contexts of his plays, and explicate his dramaturgical sensibilities and strategies. This is the authoritative guide to Wilson's career and artistic legacy for students, theatre practitioners, and general readers interested in this remarkable figure.

Author: Khalid Y. Long
ISBN-10: 1009363212
ISBN-13: 9781009363211
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/26/2025
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover