Suzan-Lori Parks: Essays on the Plays and Other Works

The first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama, Suzan Lori-Parks has received international recognition for her provocative and influential works. Her plays capture the nightmares of African Americans endangered by a white establishment determined to erase their history and eradicate their dreams. This collection of 12 original essays addresses Parks' plays, their historical and philosophical roots, her novel and her screenplays, as well as a production chronology of her plays. Of particular note are an interview with Parks and another with her long-time director Liz Diamond. This text represents a valuable addition not only to the work of Parks, but to the extensive history of African American playwrighting.

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Author: Philip C. Kolin
Format: Paperback
Pages: 219
Size: 7 x 10 inches