Asian American Playwrights: A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook Liu, Miles Xian

In the late 19th century, Asian American drama made its debut with the spotlight firmly on the lives and struggles of Asians in North America, rather than on the cultures and traditions of the Asian homeland. Today, Asian American playwrights continue to challenge the limitations of established theatrical conventions and direct popular attention toward issues and experiences that might otherwise be ignored or marginalized. This reference highlights the careers and works of 52 American playwrights of origins from India, Pakistan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, and China. Entries are arranged alphabetically and are written by expert contributors. Each entry includes a brief biography, a discussion of major works and themes, a summary of the dramatist's critical reception, and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources. The volume closes with a selected, general bibliography, which includes anthologies, critical works, and periodicals.

DOI: 10.1336/0313314551 Mouse over the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to learn more about this book or related books published by Greenwood Publishing Group. Visit the Greenwood Publishing Group page for this title: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/GR1455.aspx

Asian American Playwrights: A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook Hardback, 424 pages, $115.00 Copyright ©2002, Greenwood Press ISBN: 0-313-31455-1 DOI: 10.1336/0313314551

Powered by Content Directions, Inc. (CDI) and the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) View additional CDI examples     Want to Add This Link to Your Site?