Black Comedy: 9 Plays: A Critical Anthology with Interviews and Essays

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This first-of-its kind collection includes a wide range of works from an early examination and critique of American society after World War II to plays that reflect socio-political concerns that kept pace with historical events like the sit-in demonstrations the bus boycotts black nationalism and the women’s liberation movement. A hybrid of comedic forms including satire farce comedy of manners romantic comedy dark comedy and tragicomedy are presented through vernacular language stand-up performance art masks broad humor as well as the minstrel show. Essays articles and interviews complement this critical edition.