August Wilson is one of the twentieth century's most important and acclaimed playwrights. This volume demonstrates Wilson's significance to contemporary theatre, culture, and politics by providing fresh and compelling insights into his life, practices, and contributions as an artist and public intellectual. Across four thematically organized sections, contributors situate Wilson's work in his social, cultural and political contexts, examine ongoing developments in Wilson studies, explore the production contexts of his plays, and explicate his dramaturgical sensibilities and strategies. This is the authoritative guide to Wilson's career and artistic legacy for students, theatre practitioners, and general readers interested in this remarkable figure.
| ISBN: | 9781009363242 |
| Publication date: | 22nd January 2026 |
| Author: | Khalid Y Long, Isaiah Matthew Wooden |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 412 pages |
| Series: | Literature in Context |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Social and cultural history Literary studies: plays and playwrights |
August Wilson is one of the twentieth century's most important and acclaimed playwrights. This volume demonstrates Wilson's significance to contemporary theatre, culture, and politics by providing fresh and compelling insights into his life, practices, and contributions as an artist and public intellectual. Across four thematically organized sections, contributors situate Wilson's work in his social, cultural and political contexts, examine ongoing developments in Wilson studies, explore the production contexts of his plays, and explicate his dramaturgical sensibilities and strategies. This is the authoritative guide to Wilson's career and artistic legacy for students, theatre practitioners, and general readers interested in this remarkable figure.
August Wilson in Context features in the following genres: Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Social and cultural history, Literary studies: plays and playwrights
August Wilson in Context is available in Paperback, Hardback
August Wilson in Context was written by Khalid Y Long, Isaiah Matthew Wooden and published by Cambridge University Press
August Wilson in Context has 412 pages
Yes it is part of Literature in Context series
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