Black Drama of the Federal Theatre Era: Beyond the Formal HorizonsCraig's study of black drama during the Federal Theatre era emphasizes the degree to which the plays written by black authors reflect "an authentic black identity in specific black historical and cultural situations." It provides valuable insights into an era and dramatic form, especially when the author compares plays about black life written by black authors to those written by white playwrights. |
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The Federal Theatre Lives Again | 1 |
The Dual Dilemma of the Black Federal Dramatists | 8 |
Myths Stereotypes and the Dual Communication System | 19 |
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