Genesis of an American Playwright

by Horton Foote

Book Overview

In Genesis of an American Playwright Horton Foote, one of the greatest American playwrights of the twentieth century, reflects upon his journey from his childhood in Wharton, Texas, through his early experiences as an actor in the theatre, to his mature vocation as a playwright. All along the way, Foote carefully identifies the people and influences that shaped his character and nurtured his art. What is remarkable about this book is equally...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602583358
• ISBN13: 9781602583351
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 6.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher