Lillian Hellman and August Wilson

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"This book critically discusses the works of two seemingly different and unconnected playwrights, Lillian Hellman and August Wilson. By analyzing the black presence in Hellman and its counterpart white presence in Wilson, it exposes interracial boundaries and illuminates the architecture of the new American citizen through the examination of stereotypes, the revelation of sources of ongoing racial tension, and suggested solutions. Their dramas rewrite history to reflect their political activism and espouse a shared value system that demands responsible action, equitable reward, and recognition of women and African Americans as equally valuable citizens of American society."--Jacket.

subjects: African Americans in literature,  American Historical drama,  American drama,  Group identity in literature,  History and criticism,  National characteristics, American, in literature,  Race in literature,  Hellman, lillian, 1905-1984,  American drama, history and criticism, 20th century,  Historical drama, history and criticism,  National characteristics in literature,  Nationalbewusstsein (Motiv),  Nationalbewusstsein <Motiv>,  Rassenfrage (Motiv),  Drama,  Rassenfrage <Motiv>,  Wilson, august, 1945-2005,  Knowledge and learning,  History,  Race,  Knowledge,  Views on race

People: August Wilson,  Lillian Hellman (1906-)

Times: 20th century