American Dramatic Literature: Ten Modern Plays In Historical Perspective is a book that provides a comprehensive study of American drama through an analysis of ten modern plays. The book is authored by Jordan Yale Miller, a renowned literary critic and professor of English.The book examines ten plays that have been selected based on their historical significance and their contribution to the development of American drama. The plays are presented in chronological order, starting from Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones (1920) and ending with August Wilson's Fences (1983).Each play is analyzed in detail, with a focus on its historical context, themes, and style. The book also includes critical essays and reviews of each play, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the work and its significance in the development of American drama.The book delves into the social and political issues that are addressed in each play, including race, gender, class, and identity. It also explores the evolution of American drama over the course of the 20th century, from the realism of O'Neill to the postmodernism of Wilson.Overall, American Dramatic Literature: Ten Modern Plays In Historical Perspective is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and development of American drama. It provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most important plays of the 20th century and offers insights into the cultural and social context in which they were written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.