The drama and theatre of Annie Baker /
In the first book-length study of Annie Baker, Amy Muse guides readers through her critically acclaimed plays and other work. She illuminates their intellectual and ethical themes by contextualizing them with the other works of theatre, art, theology and psychology that Baker read while writing. Thr...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Methuen Drama,
2023.
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| Series: | Critical companions (London, England)
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| Summary: | In the first book-length study of Annie Baker, Amy Muse guides readers through her critically acclaimed plays and other work. She illuminates their intellectual and ethical themes by contextualizing them with the other works of theatre, art, theology and psychology that Baker read while writing. Through close discussions of her plays, this book immerses readers in Baker's attunement to everyday language, her themes of loneliness, desire, empathy and storytelling, and her innovations with stage time. Enriched by interviews and engaging essays by three scholars, this is a companionable guide that deepens the reader's knowledge and appreciation of Baker's dramatic invention. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 189 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781350319974 135031997X |