Encyclopedia of Latin American theater
By: edited by Eladio Cortés and Mirta Barrea-Marlys.
Contributors: Cortés, Eladio.; Barrea-Marlys, Mirta.
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 514
Subjects: Latin American drama -- Encyclopedias; Dramatists, Latin American -- Biography -- Encyclopedias; Theater -- Latin America -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.; Biography
Description: "This volume traces the history of Latin American theater, including the Nuyorican and Chicano theaters of the United States, and surveys its history from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Sections cover individual Latin American countries. Each section features alphabetically arranged entries for playwrights, independent theaters, and cultural movements." "The volume begins with an overview of the development of theater in Latin America. Each of the country sections begins with an introductory survey and concludes with copious bibliographical information. The entries for playwrights provide factual information about the dramatist's life and works and place the author within the larger context of international literature. Each entry closes with a list of works by and about the playwright. A selected, general bibliography appears at the end of the volume."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.