ENG 29 - Edward Albee

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Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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A study of the major works of one of America's greatest living playwrights, three time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward Albee. Since the production of The Zoo Story in 1959, Edward Albee has created excitement and controversy on stage. His audiences are captivated by his sophisticated characters, witty dialogue and comedy that borders on absurdity. Yet his plays challenge cultural icons such as romantic love and dignified dying. He has also probed the values of suburban living, the problems posed by the elderly, and the trials faced by both children and parents in the family structure, all done with a nimble sense of comedy. The course will consist of discussions of selected works, viewing them from both a dramatic and theatrical perspective. Readings will include The Zoo Story, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, A Delicate Balance, Three Tall Women, and The Goat. Prerequisites of ENG 1 and ENG 2 are required.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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