Albee Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? |
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Author:
| Bottoms, Stephen J. |
Contribution by:
| Robinson, Michael |
Series title: | Plays in Production Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-63560-8 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2000 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $58.95 |
Book Description:
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This is the first detailed study of one of the most important plays in contemporary theatre. In this fascinating look at the modern stage, Stephen Bottoms draws on original archival material and sources including an exclusive interview with Edward Albee. The Introduction considers the text of the play itself; part one provides a survey of the major productions from 1962 to 1999, including the film. Part two examines shifting critical responses to the play and the third and final part...
More DescriptionThis is the first detailed study of one of the most important plays in contemporary theatre. In this fascinating look at the modern stage, Stephen Bottoms draws on original archival material and sources including an exclusive interview with Edward Albee. The Introduction considers the text of the play itself; part one provides a survey of the major productions from 1962 to 1999, including the film. Part two examines shifting critical responses to the play and the third and final part offers a detailed examination of five different performances.