Bibliograph

Sarah Ruhl, a critical study of the plays, James Al-Shamma

Type

Label

Sarah Ruhl, a critical study of the plays, James Al-Shamma

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-213) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sarah Ruhl

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

James Al-Shamma

Sub title

a critical study of the plays

Summary

"This critical volume represents the first book-length treatment of her work. The text tracks the evolution of her style and aesthetic, situates her body of work within the American theatre scene, investigates her influences, and provides in-depth analyses of her plays, including Euridyce, The Clean House, Passion Play, and In the Next Room"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Navigating sorrow in Eurydice -- Joke as incantation in The clean house -- Melancholy plague -- Falling in love with long distance: Dead man's cell phone -- A cowboy stew -- Apocalypse deferred: passion play -- Alternating currents of desire: In the next room, or, The vibrator play -- Other works -- Conclusion

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