"This book represents a new approach to theatre history. Charts, narrative and illustrations illuminate the development of theatre from its origins to the present in countries around the world including: Egypt (3000 B.C. to Modern), China (Pre-Han to Post Mao), India (Sanskrit to Modern), Greece, Rome, Japan, Korea, Medieval Europe, Southeast Asia, The Middle East, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Italy, Spain, France, Great Britain, Ger ..."
An emerging entertainment(1st Edition) The drama of the American people to 1828 by WalterJ. Meserve Hardcover, 342 Pages, Published 1977 by Indiana University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-253-37007-5, ISBN: 0-253-37007-8
"Recipes from 60 favorite plays including Mrs. Gibbs' Wedding Day French Toast from 'Our Town', Almond Tartlets Ragueneau from 'Cyrano de Bergerac', Parker House Rolls from 'The Bat', Miss'ippi Pecan Pie from 'Crimes of the Heart', Breakfast Bisquits from 'The Miracle Worker', Essie Miller's Weekfish from 'Ah, Wilderness!', Hysterical Mousse from 'Blithe Spirit', Ham and Avocado Sandwiches from 'All My Sons', Creamed Capon from 'The Come ..."
On Stage America A Selection of Distinctly American Plays by WalterJ. Meserve Paperback, 563 Pages, Published 1996 by Feedback Theatre Books ISBN-13: 978-0-937657-20-1, ISBN: 0-937657-20-4
"This book: On Stage, America by Walter J. Meserve is a selection of a dozen distinguish American Plays. These dozen American plays are among the finest and most popular from Revolutionary times to World War 1. All twelve plays were written by Americans, and dramatizing the development of the country through characters, settings, ideas and language. They illuminate the events and attitudes which have shaped American society."
"Ideally , Miller felt , the dramatist should be a man of great wisdom , creating that '
great drama ( which ) is a great ... Whether or not one agrees with his theories
concerning the tragedy of modern man , his plays present a compelling , moving
portrayal of man in modern society ... his own account , thirteen unsuccessful
plays ; the earliest that got to New York , The Man Who Had All the Luck ( 1944 ) ,
failed ..."
Title Modern drama from Communist China by WalterJ. Meserve Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 1970 by New York University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8147-0302-1, ISBN: 0-8147-0302-X
"A Collection of short stories, poetry, drama, essays and other literary forms"
Americana When Conscience Trod the Stage : American Plays of Social Awareness by WalterJ. Meserve, Mollie Ann Meserve Paperback, 499 Pages, Published 1998 by Feedback Theatre Books ISBN-13: 978-0-937657-36-2, ISBN: 0-937657-36-0
"Julia, I am going in to see poor grandma. (Crossing.) Oh, Religion! sweet solice
of the wretched heart! Support me! aid me, in this dreadful trial. (Exit into room.)
JULIA. Poor, dear mother. When grandma dies, she'll go to live in Heaven, for
she's good. Parson Hartall told me so, and he never tells fibs, for he is good, too.
WILLIAM. (enters gently) Julia, where is your mother, darling. (Julia puts her
finger on her lip and point ..."
"How about Lemon Meringue Pie from "Oklahoma"? Or Annie's Baked Game Birds from "Annie Get Your Gun"? Or, Mordred's Molasses Fudge from "Camelot"? Aldonza's Stew from "Man of La Mancha" - Peach Shortcake from "Carnival" - Splashing Dressing Salad from "Guys and Dolls" - All-Brain Muffins from "The Wiz" - Enchiladas from "Bye Bye Birdie" - The Devil's Hot Dog from "Damn Yankees" Sandy's Candy from "Brigadoon" - Eminent European Dishes fro ..."
"A healthy box office demanded quality productions, and Gilbert Miller, Brock
Pemberton, Sam H. Harris, John Golden, Max Gordon, Jed Harris, Herman Shumlin,
..."
Robert E. Sherwood(1st Edition) Reluctant Moralist by WalterJ. Meserve Hardcover, Published 1970 by Bobbs-Merrill Co ISBN-13: 978-0-672-53585-7, ISBN: 0-672-53585-8
"Huang: Ah, Hung-hsi! [Wants to turn back.] Hsi-erh [stopping him] : You — wait! I
want to ask you something. . . . Huang: Well, but I'm busy now, Hung-hsi. . . . Hsi-
erh : Let me ask you— Huang: All right. [Taking up an invitation card, and
listening helplessly.] Hsi-erh: I'm growing bigger every day, what can I do?
People laugh at me and despise me. But I can't die, however much I want to. Tell
me, how shall I live on? . . . Huang ..."
"America's Civil War Plays Walter J. Meserve, Mollie Ann Meserve. About the
Editors Walter J. Meserve is the author/ editor of sixteen books on theatre, drama,
and literature, including The Complete Plays ... An Outline History of American
Drama, 1965, 2nd edition, 1994; American Satiric Comedies, Volume 21 of
America's Lost Plays (co-editor), ... The Theatre Lover's Cookbook: Recipes from
60 Favorite Plays, 1992; The Musical Theatr ..."
Heralds of Promise(1st Edition) The Drama of the American People During the Age of Jackson, 1829-1849 (Contributions in American Studies) by WalterJ. Meserve Hardcover, 282 Pages, Published 1986 by Praeger ISBN-13: 978-0-313-25015-6, ISBN: 0-313-25015-4