Performing Arts History & Criticism
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The Theatre of James Reaney
- Publisher
- ECW Press
- Initial publish date
- Jun 1991
- Category
- History & Criticism, Drama
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550221190
- Publish Date
- Jun 1991
- List Price
- $25.00
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Description
Placing James Reaney's work in a national and international context, this sensitive critical examination discusses Reaney's own vision of what theatre is and considers individual plays with emphasis on the playwright's passion for the geography and people of Southwestern Ontario. It also analyzes the intricate fabric of Reaney's plays, from The Killdeer and Listen to the Wind to the Donnelly trilogy.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Gerald Parker is a professor of English at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.
Editorial Reviews
"Well researched, serious...Does this book do justice to its Subject? Unquestionably, and more: it forces one to re-evaluate a national treasure." — Canadian Book Review Annual
"Parker...reads the plays in a sophisticated and thorough manner, and his attention to Language and structure in Reaney's work pays off." — Books in Canada