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Performing Arts History & Criticism

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The Theatre of James Reaney

by (author) Gerald Parker

Publisher
ECW Press
Initial publish date
Jun 1991
Category
History & Criticism, Drama
  • 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.

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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