This annual publication collects selected papers from the March 2012 Comparative Drama Conference. The first part of the book presents 13 essays, plus a transcript of a public interview with playwright Paula Vogel and a transcript of a roundtable discussion. Some topics explored include Greek tragedy and the contemporary horror film, liminality and identity in David Belasco's 1905 production of The Girl of the Golden West, ethical failure in W. H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood's The Ascent of F6, and the plays of Wajdi Mouawad. The second part of the book offers six reviews of recent scholarly works in drama, theater, and performance. Herren teaches English at Xavier University. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Text & Presentation is an annual publication devoted to all aspects of theatre scholarship. It represents a selection of the best research presented at the international and interdisciplinary Comparative Drama Conference.