Smith and Kraus Publishers, Inc. announce the release of
Playwrights in an Hour Series
in April 2010

“Highly recommended for theater students, playgoers, and professionals.” -- Library Journal

Playwrights in an Hour is a 27-book series devoted to the most produced and studied playwrights in the English language, from the Greek Masters to comtemporary writers and written by leading authorities in the field.

Each book, under 100 pages, places the playwright and his or her work in historical, social, and literary context. Robert Brustein, founding director of the Yale and American Repertory Theaters, writes an introduction for each volume.

In addition to the main IN AN HOUR essay the books feature:

• An “In an Minute” chronology, a snapshot of global events that influenced the playwright’s world view
• A complete listing of the playwright’s work
• A list of the playwright’s contemporaries in all fields
• Excerpts from the playwright’s significant works
• An extensive bibliography grouped according to type of reader
• An index of the main essay.

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