George Jean Nathan and the making of modern American drama criticism
By: Thomas F. Connolly.
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Madison [N.J.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
Subjects: Nathan, George Jean, 1882-1958 -- Criticism and interpretation; Dramatic criticism -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Theater -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Drama -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc
Description: "This study is based on research drawn from Nathan's and H. L. Mencken's papers, other archival sources, interviews, and correspondence. It is primarily a study of Nathan's criticism, but there is also material on Nathan's life, other critics, writers Nathan knew and worked with, the world of newspapers and magazines, New York theater, press agents, night clubs, and columnists.".

"Readers drawn to the "Roaring Twenties," gossip about the Great White Way, discussion of high, middle, and low-brow culture will seek out this book."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-165) and index.