Black Comedy: 9 Plays: A Critical Anthology with Interviews and Essays (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781557832788)

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.

Author: Various Authors
ISBN-10: 1557832781
ISBN-13: 9781557832788
Publisher: Applause Books
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2000
Pages: 514
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 8.92h x 5.96w x 1.02d