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Adrienne Kennedy Reader,Used
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An Essential Collection Of Works By One Of Our Greatest Living Playwrights.Introduction By Werner Sollorsadrienne Kennedy Has Been A Force In American Theatre Since The Early 1960S, Influencing Generations Of Playwrights With Her Hauntingly Fragmentary Lyrical Dramas. Exploring The Violence Racism Visits Upon Peoples Lives, Kennedys Plays Express Poetic Alienation, Transcending The Particulars Of Character And Plot Through Ritualistic Repetition And Radical Structural Experimentation. Frequently Produced, Read, And Taught, They Continue To Hold A Significant Place Among The Most Exciting Dramas Of The Past Fifty Years.This First Comprehensive Collection Of Her Most Important Works Traces The Development Of Kennedys Unique Theatrical Oeuvre From Her Obiewinning Funnyhouse Of A Negro (1964) Through Significant Later Works Such As A Movie Star Has To Star In Black And White (1976), Ohio State Murders (1992), And June And Jean In Concert, For Which She Won An Obie In 1996. The Entire Contents Of Kennedys Groundbreaking Collections In One Act And The Alexander Plays Are Included, As Is Her Earliest Work 'Because Of The King Of France' And The Play An Evening With Dead Essex (1972). More Recent Prose Writings 'Secret Paragraphs About My Brother,' 'A Letter To Flowers,' And 'Sisters Etta And Ella' Are Fascinating Refractions Of The Themes And Motifs Of Her Dramatic Works, Even While They Explore New Material On Teaching And Writing. An Introduction By Werner Sollors Provides A Valuable Overview Of Kennedys Career And The Trajectory Of Her Literary Development.Adrienne Kennedy (B. 1931) Is A Threetime Obieaward Winning Playwright Whose Works Have Been Widely Performed And Anthologized. Among Her Many Honors Are The American Academy Of Arts And Letters Award And The Guggenheim Fellowship. In 19956, The Signature Theatre Company Dedicated Its Entire Season To Presenting Her Work. She Has Been Commissioned To Write Works For The Public Theater, Jerome Robbins, The Royal Court Theatre, The Mark Taper Forum, And Juilliard, And She Has Been A Visiting Professor At Yale, Princeton, Brown, The University Of California At Berkeley, And Harvard. She Lives In New York City.Short Author Bioadrienne Kennedy Is A Threetime Obieaward Winning Playwright Whose Works Have Been Widely Anthologized And Performed Around The World. Among Her Many Honors Are The Guggenheim Fellowship And The American Academy Of Arts And Letters Award.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader'? A: The main theme of the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader' revolves around the exploration of racism and its impact on people's lives through poetic and fragmentary drama.
- Q: Who is the author of the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader'? A: The author is Adrienne Kennedy, a renowned playwright known for her significant contributions to American theatre since the 1960s.
- Q: What types of works are included in this collection? A: This collection includes key plays such as 'Funnyhouse of a Negro', 'Ohio State Murders', and prose writings that reflect on themes of teaching and writing.
- Q: How many pages does the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader' have? A: The 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader' consists of 328 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader'? A: The 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader' was published on August 13, 2001.
- Q: Is the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader' suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader' is frequently produced, read, and taught, making it suitable for educational settings.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 'First Edition' of the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader'.
- Q: Who wrote the introduction for the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader'? A: The introduction for the 'Adrienne Kennedy Reader' is written by Werner Sollors.
- Q: What accolades has Adrienne Kennedy received for her work? A: Adrienne Kennedy has received multiple accolades, including three Obie Awards, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and recognition from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.