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Book SynopsisAn A to Z reference for modern drama. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of drama by placing playwrights and plays within their social, cultural, and historical contexts. It focuses on drama in the literary sense rather than as performance. It also follows the development of modern theater in both Western Europe and Eastern Europe.
Trade ReviewDependable, well written, easily used by any sort of researcher... a truly great encyclopedia... Highly recommended. Library Journal (Starred Review) Editors Cody... and Sprinchorn... have created a truly great encyclopedia. Approximately 1400 A-to-Z articles signed by more than 450 scholars are cross-referenced by country, playwright, play name, genre, and era... Usable, thorough, and wide-ranging; highly recommended for academic libraries and public libraries... Library Journal (Starred Review) Carefully planned and meticulously edited, this scholarly yet readable compilation is an example of reference publishing at its finest. It is highly recommended. Booklist This major reference encyclopedia is a model of scholarship that should find a place on the shelves of every academic and public library... Essential. Choice A worthy investment for reference collections in all libraries. -- Lawrence Olszewski American Reference Books Annual
