Women Playwrights of Diversity: A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook (Series)

Considering that this book is a catalog of black, Latina, Asian, and lesbian playwrights, you might expect it to be dry, pedagogical, and politically correct. But this Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook is also a lively testament to the diversity of American playwriting. There is no single aesthetic that drives this book: it chronicles women from all walks of life, each of whom has unique passions. Each writer is introduced with a detailed production history, biography, play descriptions, and a guide to critical responses. In addition, each section of the book is introduced by an essay that tackles major questions facing the writers, including whether there is--or can be--a single definable "woman's aesthetic."