Scholars and critics discuss and analyze Sondheim's major productions and themes using various critical methodologies, including deconstruction, Marxism, formalism, psychoanalysis, and historicism. They discuss Sondheim's major themes, such as marriage, romantic passion, and madness, and overview all of his plays against the background of modern British and American drama. They discuss his place in theater history and his literary and cinematic sources, and offer critical analyses of six plays. Goodhart is associate professor of English and the director of the Jewish studies program at Purdue University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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