Theater of Tony Kushner: Living Past Hope

The Theater of Tony Kushner is a comprehensive portrait of the forty-year long career of dramatist Tony Kushner as playwright, screenwriter, essayist, and public intellectual and political activist. It includes individual chapters on his major plays, adaptations, one-act plays, and screenplays, exploring how his writings reflect key elements of American society and inspiring America to live up to its ideals.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The Theater of Tony Kushner is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the remarkable forty-year career of the renowned dramatist, playwright, screenwriter, essayist, and public intellectual, as well as political activist, Tony Kushner. This updated second edition delves into the various facets of Kushner's artistic journey, beginning with an introduction that examines the profound influences that shaped his artistic development.

The book is organized into individual chapters that focus on Kushner's major plays, including renowned works such as "A Bright Room Called Day," "Hydriotaphia," "The Death of Dr. Browne," "Angels in America," "Slavs! Thinking About the Longstanding Problems of Virtue and Happiness," "Homebody/Kabul," "Caroline, or Change," and "The Intelligent Homosexuals Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures." Additionally, chapters are dedicated to Kushner's adaptations, one-act plays, and screenplays, including his Academy Award-nominated screenplays for "Munich" and "Lincoln."

This second edition of "The Theater of Tony Kushner" serves as a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in theater, film, literature, and the intricate connections between the past and the present. It offers a profound exploration of Kushner's writings, revealing how they reflect the essential aspects of American society, encompassing politics, economics, race, gender, and spirituality. Through his powerful and thought-provoking narratives, Kushner seeks to inspire America to live up to its ideals and strive for a more just and equitable society.

Whether you are a theater enthusiast, a film lover, a literature aficionado, or simply someone passionate about understanding the complexities of contemporary society, "The Theater of Tony Kushner" is a must-read. It provides a deep and insightful perspective on the remarkable career of one of the most influential and celebrated writers of our time, offering a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for years to come.

\n Weight: 542g\n
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367026745\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n