Black comedy : nine plays : a critical anthology with interviews and essays

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Black comedy : nine plays : a critical anthology with interviews and essays

edited by Pamela Faith Jackson and Karimah

Applause, 1997

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Black comedy : 9 plays

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"An Applause original"-- P. [ii]

Includes bibliographical references

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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.

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