This book is part of a book series called Cambridge Contexts in Literature .
There are 130 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Cambridge University Press .
Don Shiach has 40 years experience as an educator, having taught at secondary and university levels and been involved in marking A level examination papers. He knows very well how students at all levels badly need clear guidance about how to put their ideas down on paper in the form of an essay and has at times specialised in helping them to acquire those skills. Don is also the author of over 30 educational textbooks on English and Drama aimed at students studying GCSE and AS/A levels.
This book has the following chapters: Introduction; 1. A survey of 20th century American dramatists; 2. Approaching the texts; 3. Play extracts; 4. Critical approaches to 20th century American drama; 5. How to write about 20th century American drama; 6. Reading list and other resources.
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