Questa serie approfondisce le complessità del teatro e del dramma americani, collocandoli all'interno di contesti culturali e sociali più ampi. Comprende una vasta gamma di argomenti, dallo studio letterario delle opere teatrali alle storie del teatro e alle esplorazioni di forme popolari. La collana funge da crocevia per approcci storici, teorici, letterari e biografici, promuovendo la ricerca innovativa e offrendo nuove prospettive sul palcoscenico americano.
Susan Harris Smith's book offers a revisionist exploration of the cultural neglect of American drama, examining its dismissal as a legitimate literary form. She addresses various factors, including theatrical performance, nationalism, academic disciplines, and sociology, highlighting the genre's complex status in American society.
Focusing on the theatrical landscape during America's political birth, this book presents a thorough compilation of existing knowledge in the field. Jared Brown's extensive research offers a detailed chronicle of the era's theatre, making it an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the intersection of culture and politics in early American history.