Edward Albee by Matthew Roudan - 9780521898294

Edward AlbeeA Critical Introduction\nAuthor(s): Matthew Roudan\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521898294, 978-0521898294\nSynopsis\nEdward Albee [tel] was a central figure in modern American theatre, and his bold and often experimental theatrical style won him wide acclaim. This book explores the issues, public and private, that so influenced Albee's vision over five decades, from his first great success, The Zoo Story [tel], to his last play, Me, Myself, & I [tel]. Matthew Roudan covers all of Albee's original works in this comprehensive, clearly structured, and up-to-date study of the playwright's life and career: in Part I, the volume explores Albee's background and the historical contexts of his work; Part II concentrates on twenty-four of his plays, including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? [tel]; and Part III investigates his critical reception. Surveying Albee's relationship with Br.