The Theater of Lee Blessing: A Critical Study of 44 Plays by Philip Zwerling

By Philip Zwerling

Nominated for Pulitzer, Tony and Obie awards, between others, Lee Blessing has formed American theater during the last forty years. Tackling topics like baby abuse, racism, sexism and conflict, in addition to baseball, love and faith, Blessing has committed himself to investigating and dramatizing either the triumphs and evils of up to date society. This ebook examines for the 1st time all forty four of his performs, and comprises considered one of his unpublished scripts, delivering a definitive textual content on a playwright whose thought-provoking paintings has been played round the world.

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