William Inge : essays and reminiscences on the plays and the man
2014
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"These previously unpublished essays take a look at some of William Inge's most popular work, as well as his less well-known later plays. Included are reminiscences which reveal the playwright's charm and generosity, and shed light on how a brilliant, troubled man eventually took his own life"-- Provided by publisher.
Main title:
William Inge : essays and reminiscences on the plays and the man / edited by Jackson R. Bryer and Mary C. Hartig.
Author:
Bryer, Jackson R., editor of compilationHartig, Mary C.
Imprint:
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]
Collation:
vii, 291 pages ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Critical essays. American theater in the 1950s and Inge's plays / Albert WertheimThe inside-outsider / Robert PatrickCome back, little Sheba and mass culture / Jane CourantThe two texts of Picnic / David RichmanPicnic, Summer brave, and The peace of staying / Kerk FisherRobert Brustein's "Men-taming women of William Inge": a re-examination / Ralph F. VossStructures of violence: gender roles in Inge's plays / Linda Wagner-MartinInge and the empty stage / Susan KoprinceLife with father in four Inge plays / Robert A. Martin"Going next door": placing Inge / Barry GrossAnother Kansan in the land of Oz: Inge as screenwriter / Thomas P. AdlerBuild-up to natural affection / R. Baird ShumanUnnatural affection: sons and mothers / Therese JonesReminiscences.
ISBN:
9780786476473 (pbk)
Dewey class:
812.54 WIL
Language:
English
BRN:
269310