Esta serie profundiza en las complejidades del teatro y el drama estadounidenses, situándolos dentro de contextos culturales y sociales más amplios. Abarca una amplia gama de temas, desde el estudio literario de obras de teatro hasta historias del teatro y exploraciones de formas populares. La colección actúa como una encrucijada para enfoques históricos, teóricos, literarios y biográficos, fomentando la investigación innovadora y ofreciendo nuevas perspectivas sobre el escenario estadounidense.
Susan Harris Smith's book offers a revisionist exploration of the cultural neglect of American drama, examining its dismissal as a legitimate literary form. She addresses various factors, including theatrical performance, nationalism, academic disciplines, and sociology, highlighting the genre's complex status in American society.
Focusing on the theatrical landscape during America's political birth, this book presents a thorough compilation of existing knowledge in the field. Jared Brown's extensive research offers a detailed chronicle of the era's theatre, making it an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the intersection of culture and politics in early American history.