American drama considered primarily as a criticism of American society, values, and life. Covers the period from 1918 to 1962, including plays by Eugene O’Neill, Clifford Odets, Lillian Hellman, Gertrude Stein, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Lorraine Hansberry, Adrienne Kennedy, and Edward Albee. Also offered as THP 2600.