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Author:   Philip Zwerling
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9780786471102

ISBN 10:   0786471107
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   06 June 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface Introduction 1. The Beginning The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid 2. The Estrogen Plays Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music 20; Independence 27; Riches 33; Eleemosynary 3. On Fields of Dreams Oldtimers Game 46; Cooperstown 49; Cobb 50; Fantasy League 56; The Winning Streak 57; For the Loyal 4. A Walk and a View A Walk in the Woods 67; A View of the Mountains 5. The Headline Plays Two Rooms 85; Down the Road 93; Lake Street Extension 100; Patient A 104; The Rights 111; Going to St. Ives 112; Chesapeake 116; 34th and Dyer 119; Whores 120; Wood for the Fire 127; Seven Joys 6. The Race Plays Black Sheep 134; Flag Day 139; Perilous Night 7. Love Is All There Is Thief River 150; The Roads That Lead Here 156; A Body of Water 159; The Scottish Play 165; Lonesome Hollow 169; Great Falls 174; Into You 179; Uncle 8. The Rushmore Plays Fortinbras 188; Tyler Poked Taylor 193; Reagan in Hell 195; When We Go Upon the Sea  9. The Plays of Life, Death and Immortality Cold Water 202; Heaven’s My Destination 204; A User’s Guide to Hell Featuring Bernard Madoff 208; Unknown 213; Courting Harry 214; The Hourglass Project 10. Writing for Movies and Television 11. Curtain Appendix 1. The Awards Appendix 2. The Napkin Play Appendix 3. The Plays Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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This work will interest researchers and practitioners of contemporary US drama and performance --American Literature.

Author Information

Philip Zwerling, now retired to the Mendocino Coast of California, previously taught creative writing at Ursinus College and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He is the author of seven books on film, theater and history.

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