This is the first collection of scholarly essays on Albee's work in over a decade. It comprises new studies of well-known plays, such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf , discussions of lesser-known dramas, an interview with the playwright, a chronology and a bibliography. Mann and his contributors approach Albee as an innovator in theatrical form, filling a critical gap in theatrical scholarship.

Foster Hirsch is Associate Professor of English and Film at Brooklyn College. He has written numerous articles for the New York Times, the Nation, The New Republic and many other publications. He is also the author of several books on film and literature, including studies of Edward Albee, George Kelly, Laureuce Olivier, and the Epic Film.