This volume addresses the work of women playwrights throughout the history of the American theatre; from the early pioneers to contemporary feminists. Each chapter introduces the reader to the work of one or more playwrights and to a way of thinking about plays. Together they cover significant writers such as Rachel Crothers; Susan Glaspell; Lillian Hellman; Sophie Treadwell; Lorraine Hansberry; Alice Childress; Megan Terry; Ntozake Shange; Adrienne Kennedy; Wendy Wasserstein; Marsha Norman; Beth Henley and Maria Irene Fornes. Playwrights are discussed in the context of topics such as early comedy and melodrama; feminism and realism; the Harlem Renaissance; the feminist resurgence of the 1970s and feminist dramatic theory. A detailed chronology and illustrations enhance the volume; which also includes bibliographical essays on recent criticism and on African-American women playwrights before 1930.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The book features too few photographs.By CustomerWhat kind of courage does it take to stand side by side; under heavy enemy fire; watching your fellow Marines die by the thousands while you film the action essentially unarmed? This book gives you an idea of the bravery displayed by Marine combat photographers and is as relevant now as it was then. This book is very interesting and provides incredible insight into the life of a photographer under battle conditions; but...it doesnt offer the number of photos you might expect from a Marine who was legendary and shot thousands of feet of film. While the written word is incredible there is an old addage; "a picture is worth a thousand words". Unfortunately; this book seems to forget that saying.I give this effort 3 3/4 stars and recommend it to those who enjoy reading first hand accounts of combat and its appalling cost.To the unbelievably brave military personnel who fought and died; those who survived and the photographers who captured the carnage on film; I give my utmost thanks. The sacrifices you made for your country were; in many cases; above and beyond the call of duty. Without your dedication to the task; the blood shed for these difficult steps forward might have been for naught.God bless each and every one of you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ONE OF THE LAST TRUE GENTLEMANBy Kindle CustomerAs a fellow Marine Corps combat correspondent and member of the USMC Combat Correspondents Assn; Ive known Norm since the mid-70s. He was quite an accomplished journalist and Marine whom I looked upon with deep respect. Hatch provided an excellent account being at Iwo and the formation of our association. Hatch stood in good company with some of the noted celebrity journalists and highly respected by many.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. War Shots - Living HistoryBy Jack T. PaxtonWhile the sub-title might imply this is a work about one person; it really isnt. Norman Hatch is a Marine Corps icon - at 91 he personifies Marine Corps photo history because he lived it and certainly helped develop it. The book; however; does much more than deify Hatch. As he did so well in his "Boys of 67" Charles Jones chronicles the early life and adventures of a group of Marines; this time Norman Hatch and his band of photographers. As Norm emerges as one of the best cinematographers to cover World War II for the Marine Corps; War Shots may well emerge as one of the most definitive histories of military photography at war and the men behind the cameras who risked their lives to make sure the American public knew what was going on. Fortunately for us; Jones and Hatch teamed up while Norm is still alive.As many of us did in our youth; Norm used the Marine Corps as a means to an end. As the Great Depression wound down; he made the decision to go into the Navy. When Navy recruiters dragged their heels an impatient Norm became a Marine. An early assignment with now defunct the March of Time shaped his future. From then on; as he says; "I was in the right place at the right time." From this point on we see the Pacific battles through Norms Eymo lens.Not only is this a comprehensive history of the use of motion and still picture photography in a combat environment; but the book offers todays warriors a glimpse of tactical development circa 1930-40 and the leadership that made the Marine Corps what it is today. War Shots introduces modern-day Marines to the legends of the Corps; "Howlin Mad" Smith; John A. Lejeune; Victor "Brute" Krulak; "Red Mike" Eddson; Julian Smith and many others.Jones is painstaking in his research and those of us "buffs" of history can appreciate sources he uses throughout. From a personal standpoint we have always credited former boss; Bem Frank with being one of the best when it came to the history of our Marine combat correspondents. Like Frank; Jones refers often to the beginning of modern day Marine public relations and of our early development as "CCs" under Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig.Having known and served under many of those so named as well as being a friend of Norm makes War Shots an even better read. He is a great resource and even greater supporter of our United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association.Jack T. Paxton; Executive DirectorUSMCCCA