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The first complete collection of the works of American playwright Susan Glaspell, this book includes all of the Pulitzer Prize winner’s works
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Examines of the life and work of playwright Edward Albee, perhaps best known as the author of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Comprehensive entries detail each of the plays and major characters, and all works are cross referenced with important themes. Ot
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Offering a behind-the-scenes look at some of America's favorite television programs during their darkest hours, this study examines how various hit series have absorbed the death of a lead actor during production.
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Paring a novel into a two-hour film is an arduous task for even the best screenwriters and directors. This work analyzes Stanley... Læs mere