August Wilson / Peter Wolfe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wolfe, Peter, 1933-

Series:

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 712.

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 712

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wilson, August--Criticism and interpretation.

Wilson, August.

Historical drama, American--History and criticism.

Historical drama, American.

Domestic drama, American--History and criticism.

Domestic drama, American.

African Americans in literature.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xv, 169 pages : portrait ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Twayne Publishers, [1999]

Summary:

Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.

Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volume addresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writer's work.

Each volume features:

-- A critical, interpretive study and explication of the author's works

-- A brief biography of the author

-- An accessible chronology outlining the life, the work, and relevant historical context

-- Aids for further study: complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index

-- A readable style presented in a manageable length

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-164) and index.

ISBN:

0805716319

OCLC:

40862028