Following Arthur Miller’s death in February 2005, newspapers were filled with tributes to the man regarded by many as the greatest playwright of the twentieth century. This book contains reflections…

Since his death in 2005, interest in Arthur Miller’s life and work has shown no sign of diminishing. This flagship Companion has been updated to include Miller’s work since the…

This collection of specially written essays offers both student and theatregoer a guide to one of the most celebrated American dramatists working today. The volume covers the full range of…

First published in 1985, C.W.E Bigsby examines the career and work of playwright David Mamet. Bigsby shows that Mamet is a fierce social critic, indicting an America corrupted at its…

Drawing on extensive interviews and rehearsal material, Christopher Bigsby explores the entirety of Arthur Miller’s work (plays, poetry, fiction and films) in this comprehensive and stimulating study. This is an…

Introduces nine important and exciting playwrights in twenty-first century America, exploring issues of race, gender and politics in contemporary theatre. Analysing the work of key figures, seven of whom are…

This unique three-volume history covers all aspects of American theatre from plays and playwrights, through actors and acting, to theatre groups and directors. Each volume includes an extensive overview and…

Readers of The Scarlet Letter have long been captivated by the strength and resolve of Hester Prynne. Now, in this remarkable and mesmerizing novel, Bigsby bridges the centuries and introduces…