Albee and Influence

Albee and Influence is the fourth volume in the series New Directions in Edward Albee Studies sponsored by the Edward Albee Society. The volume contains essays, written by leading Albee scholars, that focus on literary and philosophical influences on Edward Albee's plays as well as essays on writers and works that Albee influenced. Essays focus on Albee's relationship with such major American playwrights as Thornton Wilder, Amiri Baraka, Sam Shepard, Lanford Wilson and John Guare. There are also contributions on Albee's work as mentor to young playwrights. The volume also includes an interview with award-winning director Pam McKinnon.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004448594
• ISBN13: 9789004448599
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 218 Pages