Black Comedy: 9 Plays: A Critical Anthology with Interviews and Essays

by Lynda M. Hill, Lofton Mitchell, Abram Hill, et al.

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557832781
• ISBN13: 9781557832788
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Applause Books
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"